Ferdinand Magellan is credited as being the first to circumnavigate the Earth. Although Magellan himself did not complete the journey (he was killed in the Philippines), his expedition, which began in 1519 and ended in 1522, was the first to successfully sail around the world. The voyage was completed under the command of Juan Sebastián Elcano after Magellan's death.
Which explorer is credited as being the first to circumnavigate Earth?
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