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Ferdinand Magellan set sail in 1519 . He was a Potugese sailor , but undertook the voyage under the flag of Spain. He died in the Philippines , and never made the return voyage, but as Captain of the Fleet , the credit is still given to him.

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Who was the first explorer who circumnavigate the globe?

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Whose crew was the first circumnavigate the globe?

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Who was the first to circumnavigate the globe?

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What did Ferdinand magelln do?

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What was the significance of Ferdinand Magellan voyage which began in 1519?

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