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The first trip around the world

1519–1522

Magellan's expedition, completed by Elcano

Confirmed Sea voyages · Verified 2026-10-31 · WWV-HS-EX-001

Ferdinand Magellan led five ships west from Spain but was killed in the Philippines. Juan Sebastián Elcano completed the voyage with one ship and 18 survivors, the first circumnavigation.

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