Ferdinand Magellan (jan 1, 1480 – jan 1, 1521)
Description:
Portuguese navigator whose crew first circumnavigated the globe and thus proved that the world was round and that the New World was not a part of Asia. Furthermore, Magellan's exploration of the Pacific Ocean yielded its name because of its pacific, or calm, nature.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1480
jan 1, 1521
~ 41 years