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Ferdinand Magellan
Portuguese-born navigator who led the first expedition to cross the Pacific Ocean, enabling the first circumnavigation of Earth and reshaping global geographic understanding.
1480–1521
Life Journey
A voyage that redrew the world’s horizons
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1480
Noble Beginnings
Ferdinand Magellan was born into a minor noble family in Portugal, where he gained early exposure to royal service and maritime ambitions.
