ferdinand magellan

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Noun ferdinand magellan has 1 sense

Magellan, Ferdinand Magellan, Fernao Magalhaes - Portuguese navigator in the service of Spain; he commanded an expedition that was the first to circumnavigate the world (1480-1521)
--₁ is a kind of navigator

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer who is best known for leading the first circumnavigation of the Earth. He set out on his voyage in 1519 and it took about three years to complete, although Magellan himself did not survive the journey.

Sample Sentences:

Many consider Ferdinand Magellan a pioneering figure in the history of exploration.
Ferdinand Magellan's expedition greatly contributed to our understanding of the Earth's geography.
The crew of Ferdinand Magellan's fleet braved many challenges during their circumnavigation.

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