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Ferdinand Magellan
Led first circumnavigation of the globe
Born 1480 🇵🇹 Portugal 1519
🧭 Known For
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Led first circumnavigation of the globe (1519–1522)
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Discovered the Strait of Magellan at the tip of South America
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Killed in the Philippines (1521); his crew completed the journey without him
Proved Earth is round by sailing around it
Quick Facts
Category
🧭 Exploration
Country
🇵🇹 Portugal
Born
1480
Key Year
1519
Achievement
Led first circumnavigation of the globe