Francis Drake

Sir Francis Drake was an English sea captain. He was second-in-command of the English fleet against the Spanish Armada in 1588.

The Doctor claimed he was playing nine pins with Drake when he was called away to fight the Spanish Armada. The Doctor let Drake win so he could get away in time to join the fight. (DW: Four to Doomsday, NA: Birthright) Drake was among the dinner guests abducted by Momus. The Doctor identified him for Noel Coward but Coward didn't really believe him. (WC: The Lonely Computer)

Behind the scenes
In the original script for Tooth and Claw, Queen Victoria refers to Sir Robert as her Francis Drake, rather than Walter Raleigh.