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Who was know for being the first person to circumnavigate the world?
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Ferdinand Magellan is generally given credit, but he died in the Philippians.
Certain members of his original crew, most notably his navigator, Juan Sebastián de Elcano did make it.
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What explorer was credited as the first to circumnavigate the world?
Magellan.
First English man to sail round the world?
Sir Frances Drake commanded the first English expedition to circumnavigate the world.
Who was the 1st man to circumnavigate the world?
Ferdinand Magellan Actually Ferdinand Magellan was not the first. He died on his expedition because they were not knowledgeable of how long the trip would last and they did not bring enough supplies. 270 men were on his crew and only 18 of the men survived and they did not include Magellan.
What challenges made it difficult for explorers to circumnavigate the world for the first time?
No maps, crude instruments for navigation, not understanding "what is out there", and a misunderstanding about the true placement of land, currents, and areas.
Why is Edmund Hillary famous for?
Edmund Hillary is famous for being the first person in the world to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
Who was the first to circumnagate the world?
The first person to circumnavigate the world was Ferdinand Magellan.
What famous pirate was the first ship commander to circumnavigate the world?
The first person to circumnavigate the world was Magellan, but he was not a pirate. He was killed in the Philippines, but his ships made it home to England.
What was Magellan famous for?
He was the first person to circumnavigate the whole world.
What did Ferdinand Magellan accomplisg with their expeditions?
He was the first person to circumnavigate the world.
Which famous pirate was the first ship commander to sucessfully circumnavigate the world?
The first person to circumnavigate the world was Magellan, but he was not a pirate. He was killed in the Philippines, but his ships made it home to England.
Which famous pirate was the first ship commander to circumnavigate the world?
The first person to circumnavigate the world was Magellan, but he was not a pirate. He was killed in the Philippines, but his ships made it home to England.
What were William Dampier's accomplishments?
He was the first Englishman to explore parts of Australia and New Guinea as well as being the first person to circumnavigate the world three times.
What describes Ferdinand Magellan?
A brave man that was the first person to circumnavigate the world
What best describes Ferdinand Magellan?
A brave man that was the first person to circumnavigate the world
Who was the first to circumnavigate the world in Social Studies the American J ourney?
The first to circumnavigate the world was Ferdinand Magellan. ----
What did Magellan Ferdinand gain by explored?
he gained being the first one to circumnavigate the entire world
First circumnavigation of the world?
The first person to circumnavigate the world was Magellan. He was killed in the Philippines, but his ships made it home to England.
