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Which explorer initiated the first circumnavigation of the globe?
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Ferdinand Magellan
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- Ferdinand Magellan
- Francis Drake
- Vasco da Gama
- James Cook
Explanation & Context
Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition (1519–1522) was the first to circumnavigate the globe, even though he died during the voyage.
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