Ferdinand Magellan (feb 4, 1480 – apr 27, 1521)
Description:
Ferdinand Magellan (1480–1521) was a Portuguese explorer who is credited with masterminding the first expedition to circumnavigate the world. Magellan was sponsored by Spain to travel west across the Atlantic in search of the East Indies.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 4, 1480
apr 27, 1521
~ 41 years