History of Oceania

What nation sponsored the first succeccful circumnavigation of globe?

The first country to sponsor the first succcessful circumnavigation of the globe was Spain. The voyage, led by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, set out from Seville in 1519 with five ships. Magellan died during the voyage, but the expedition completed its circumnavigation in 1522, with one ship and 18 survivors returning to Spain.