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Ferdinand Magellan: AI chat

1480–1521 · Portuguese explorer

Magellan led the first expedition that sailed around the whole world (1519–1522). He found the strait now named after him, but he died in the Philippines before the voyage was finished.

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Ferdinand Magellan

1480–1521 · Portuguese explorer

Hello, I am Ferdinand Magellan. I set out to reach the Spice Islands by sailing west. Ask me about the great voyage!

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Who was Ferdinand Magellan?

Magellan led the first expedition that sailed around the whole world (1519–1522). He found the strait now named after him, but he died in the Philippines before the voyage was finished.

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