Ferdinand Magellan

Explorer who led the first circumnavigation

Ferdinand Magellan - Explorers & Adventurers born 1480
Born

1480
546 years ago

Died
Category

Explorers & Adventurers

Country

Portugal

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Conducted the first successful expedition to circumnavigate the globe. Set sail from Spain in 1519 with a fleet of five ships, seeking a westward route to the Spice Islands. Discovered the strait that now bears his name, the Strait of Magellan, at the southern tip of South America. Magellan's voyage was ultimately completed by the remaining crew members, as he was killed in the Philippines in 1521.

Led the first circumnavigation of the globe

Discovered the Strait of Magellan

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