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

It was the first European voyage to sail around the Cape of Good Hope in Africa. It was the first voyage to circumnavigate, or sail around, the globe. It was the first voyage to sail through he Northwest Passage.


What was significance of Ferdinand magellans voyage which began in 1519?

It was the first voyage to circumnavigate, or sail around, the globe.


How many soldiers did Magellan bring to his voyage?

Magellan set sail with a fleet of around 270 men spread across five ships when he embarked on his voyage to circumnavigate the globe in 1519.


First voyage to circumnavigate the globe?

Ferdinand Magellan


English as global language?

English is a language that exist around the globe. Children around the world often learn to speak English as a second language. America is not as proactive with teaching its children multiple languages.


When did Magallen circumnavigate the world?

It's Magellan. Also he did not complete a full circumnavigation, as he was killed in the Philippines about half way around the globe. The rest of the voyage was undertaken by Elcano. The ship Victoria, was the only ship that completed the voyage between 1519-1522


Who Commanded first globe circling voyage?

Your mom did! u didnt no tht? hahahahahahaha!


What is the mean of an incomplete voyage?

It would an unfinished (incomplete) trip (voyage). It is accurate to say that Ferdinand Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe was, in fact, an incomplete voyage because he died en route (along the way).


What has the author Pascoe Thomas written?

Pascoe Thomas has written: 'A true and impartial journal of a voyage to the South-Seas, and round the globe' -- subject(s): Centurion (Ship), Voyages around the world 'A true and impartial journal of a voyage to the South-seas, and round the globe, in His Majesty's ship the Centurion, under the command of Commodore George Anson' -- subject(s): Centurion (Ship), Early works to 1800, Voyages around the world


What is Magellan best rememberd for?

Circumnavigating the globe, although he himself died in the Philippines before completing the voyage.


What is the distance around the globe?

the distance around the globe at the equator is 40075 km.


Who was the English exploer who circumnavigated the globe?

The English explorer who circumnavigated the globe was Sir Francis Drake. He completed this historic voyage between 1577 and 1580, becoming the first Englishman to do so. Drake's expedition not only contributed to the knowledge of global geography but also played a significant role in establishing England's naval power. His journey was marked by encounters with various cultures and significant maritime challenges.