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The first expedition to sail all the way around the world was led by Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer. He set out in 1519 under the Spanish flag, aiming to find a westward route to the Spice Islands. Although Magellan himself was killed in the Philippines in 1521 before completing the journey, his expedition continued under the command of Juan Sebastián Elcano and successfully returned to Spain in 1522. This monumental voyage proved the vastness of the Earth and provided valuable information about global geography.

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