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Ferdinand Magellan
Ferdinand Magellan, detail of a painting by an unknown artist; in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence.
Ferdinand Magellan was born in 1480. His exact birthplace remains uncertain, as historical records suggest he may have been born in either Sabrosa or Porto, Portugal.1