Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer in the service of Spain, was the leader of the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe. Born in 1480, Magellan's journey began in 1519 and concluded in 1522, although he did not live to see its end.
Magellan was driven by a dream to find a western sea route to the Spice Islands. Embarking on his journey with a fleet of five ships and about 270 men, Magellan faced numerous challenges but also made astonishing discoveries.
The voyage proved that the Earth was indeed round and could be circled by sea, forging paths that others would follow for centuries.
Today, his legacy endures in sea navigations and the spirit of adventure. Remember to take a moment to imagine what a daring froge he must have seemed to his contemporaries—ribbeting through the unknown!
