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Who was first person to sail around the globe in 1520?

Ferdinand Magellan


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.


Was Ponce De Leon the first to sail around the world?

No magellan was the first person to sail around the globe.


Who is goal is to lead first expedition to sail around the world?

Ferdinand Magellan is the dude you're looking for. He may have kicked the bucket before completing the journey, but his crew finished the job and became the first to sail around the globe. So, hats off to Magellan for setting the course, even if he didn't quite make it to the finish line himself.


What did Ferdinand Magellan sail from?

Fernando Magellan set sail from Portugal his home country when he went on his expeditionary voyages.


What country did Fernando Magellan sail for?

Spain!


For what country did Ferdinand Magellan sail or search?

Ferdinand Magellan Sailed from Spain


What crew was the first to sail around the world?

Ferdinland Magellan's crew were the first to circumnavigate the globe. Magellan however dies in the Phillippines in a skirmish.


What country was the first to sail around the world?

Spain was the first country to successfully complete a circumnavigation of the globe, with Ferdinand Magellan's expedition, which set sail in 1519. Although Magellan himself was killed in the Philippines in 1521, his fleet continued under the command of Juan Sebastián Elcano, ultimately returning to Spain in 1522. This journey proved the vastness of the Earth and the interconnectedness of its oceans.


Where did Ferdinand Magellan sail?

Ferdinand Magellan (1480-1521) was a Portuguese explorer who led the first expedition that sailed around the Earth (1519-1522). Magellan also named the Pacific Ocean (the name means that it is a calm, peaceful ocean).


What did Ferdinand Magellan do in his life?

Before becoming an explorer, Ferdinand Magellan had a very successful career in the military. During his time in the navy, he fought in many battles and helped conquer many villages.


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