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Sites and pages devoted to Ferdinand Magellan (?-1521). Commander of the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe, although he was killed during the voyage.

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Magellan's Voyage Round the World Verbose account made in 1524 of Magellan's voyage. www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/1519magellan.html

Ferdinand Magellan Biography from the Mariners' Museum, Newport News, Virginia. www.mariner.org//educationalad/ageofex/magellan.php

The Voyage around the World Essay entitled "After dire straits, an agonizing haul across the Pacific" by Simon Winchester. marauder.millersv.edu/~columbus/data/art/WINCHE01.ART

Ferdinand Magellan Short biographical article from the Catholic Encyclopedia. www.newadvent.org/cathen/09526b.htm

The Magellan Venus Explorer's Guide Provides a short biography of the explorer. www.jpl.nasa.gov/magellan/guide6.html

Magellan's Demise Historically critical narrative focusing on Magellan's death. www.historyhouse.com/in_history/magellan

The First to Sail Around the World National Maritime Museum fact file answers common questions about Ferdinand Magellan. www.nmm.ac.uk/education/fact_files/fact_first.html

The Greatest Voyager of Them All Biographical and historical essay by Raymond Schuessler. muweb.millersville.edu/~columbus/data/art/SCHUES01.ART

Ferdinand Magellan in Guam Information about Magellan's stop during the circumnavigation at "Oasis Guam." www.geocities.com/mazzjohn/magellaninguam.htm