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Ferdinand Magellan
Ferdinand Magellan (Portuguese: Fernão de Magalhães, IPA pronunciation: //; or Hernando de Magallanes; Spring 1480–April 27, 1521) was a Portuguese maritime explorer who, at the service of Spain, led the first successful attempt at world circumnavigation. He did not complete his final, westward voyage; he was killed during the Battle of Mactan in the Philippines.
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