6. Ferdinand Magellan
Ferdinand Magellan launched his legendary expedition in 1519, determined to find a westward route to the Spice Islands. His fleet became the first to circumnavigate the globe, an extraordinary achievement that proved the Earth’s roundness and interconnected the world like never before. Although Magellan himself was killed in the Philippines, his crew completed the journey, forever changing navigation and global understanding. The voyage remains a pivotal milestone in the Age of Exploration. More about Ferdinand Magellan.
