What was Ferdinand Magellan known for?

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being the first European to sail around the tip of Africa and reach Asia

being the first European to sail around the tip of Africa and reach Asia

sponsoring the voyages of Christopher Columbus

sponsoring the voyages of Christopher Columbus

claiming parts of South America for Portugal and introducing the Portuguese language there

claiming parts of South America for Portugal and introducing the Portuguese language there

leading the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe

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Ferdinand Magellan is best known for leading the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe. His voyage, which took place from 1519 to 1522, provided significant insights into global geography and demonstrated the vastness of the Earth’s oceans. Although Magellan himself did not complete the journey (he was killed in the Philippines), his expedition ultimately achieved the first successful navigation around the world.

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The correct answer is: leading the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.