Magellan's Journey: The First Circumnavigation of the Globe

Ferdinand Magellan's expedition is often credited with the first circumnavigation of the globe, but Magellan himself did not complete the journey. He was killed in the Philippines, and only one ship with 21 men returned to Spain. The expedition discovered the Strait of Magellan, a crucial passage to the Pacific Ocean. Despite Magellan's death, his crew completed the circumnavigation, marking a significant achievement in exploration history.

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