Ferdinand Magellan

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Did Ferdinand Magellan complete the circumnavigation of the globe himself? Ferdinand Magellan
4 days ago | beth

Did Ferdinand Magellan complete the circumnavigation of the globe himself?

No, Ferdinand Magellan did not complete the circumnavigation himself. He was killed in the Battle of Mactan in the Philippines in 1521. The expedition was ultimately completed by Juan Sebastián Elcano, who took command and led the remaining crew back to Spain.