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The first expedition to circumnavigate the world was led by Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer, starting on September 20, 1519. Although Magellan himself did not complete the journey, as he was killed in the Philippines in 1521, his fleet continued under the command of Juan Sebastián Elcano. The expedition returned to Spain on September 6, 1522, successfully completing the first circumnavigation of the Earth.
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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.
What year did Harold La Borde circumnavigate the world?
1581-1584 and died in United states of America
Who was the first to circumnavigate the world in Social Studies the American J ourney?
The first to circumnavigate the world was Ferdinand Magellan. ----
A sentence using the word circumnavigate?
Ferdinand Magellan was the first man to successfully circumnavigate the world.
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 explorer was credited as the first to circumnavigate the world?
Magellan.
Whose crew was the first circumnavigate the world?
Magellan
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.
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.
What was Magellan famous for?
He was the first person to circumnavigate the whole world.
Was the Nina the first ship to circumnavigate the world?
No, it was called the Victoria.
Who was the captian the first ship that circumnavigate the world?
Ferdinand Magellan.
First Dutch to circumnavigate the world?
Oliver van Noort
