Birthdate: 1491 AD
Birthplace: Vicenza, Italy
Died: 1531 AD
Antonio Pigafetta, a Venetian scholar and explorer, played a crucial role in chronicling the world’s first circumnavigation led by Ferdinand Magellan. As Magellan’s assistant, Pigafetta meticulously documented the expedition, including translating the Cebuano language. He was one of the 18 men who completed the entire journey, offering valuable insights into this historic voyage. Pigafetta’s surviving journal is a crucial source of information, providing details on the achievements of Magellan and Juan Sebastián Elcano.
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