B. Ferdinand Magellan commanded the first expedition to sail all the way around the globe. Although Magellan himself did not complete the journey, as he was killed in the Philippines, his expedition went on to successfully circumnavigate the Earth, with the ship Victoria completing the journey in 1522.
Which European explorer commanded the first ship to sail all the way around the globe?
A.
Vasco da Gama
B.
Ferdinand Magellan
C.
Hernando de Soto
D.
Bartolomeu Dias
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