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Who was a European explorer who attempted to circumnavigate the world leaving from Spain in 1519 but was killed in the midst of his journey leaving his crew members to complete his goal

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B. Ferdinand Magellan

- Magellan died in the Philippines a year before his expedition was over (1521), leaving crew member Juan Sebastian Elcano to finish the voyage for him.

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His name was Ferdinand Magellan, he was killed in the Philippines in a battle against a local king. Juan Sebastián Elcano finished the mission.

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