Ferdinand Magellan was a famous explorer from Portugal who lived in the 1500s. He is best known for leading the first expedition to sail all the way around the world. Although he didn’t make it all the way himself, his crew completed the journey after he died. Magellan wanted to find a westward route to the Spice Islands, which were very valuable at the time. In 1519, he set sail with five ships and about 270 men. The trip was long and dangerous, and they faced storms, hunger, and even battles. Magellan was killed in the Philippines during a fight with local people. Still, when one of his ships reached the port from where it started, it became the first ship to circumnavigate the globe.
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