Juan Sebastián Elcano
Castillian Basque sailor, explorer, and circumnavigator with the Magellan Expedition
1487 — 1526
Quick Facts
Profession
Castillian Basque sailor, explorer, and circumnavigator with the Magellan Expedition
Born
January 1, 1487
Died
1526 (age ~39)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
explorer, seafarer
SpainBorn in GetariaDied in Pacific Ocean
1487
Born in Getaria (1487-01-01)
1526
Died in Pacific Ocean
About
Juan Sebastián Elcano was a Spanish navigator, ship-owner and explorer best known for having completed the first circumnavigation of the Earth in the ship Victoria on the Magellan expedition to the Spice Islands. He received recognition for his achievement by Charles I of Spain with a coat of arms bearing a globe and the Latin motto Primus circumdedisti me.
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Who is Juan Sebastián Elcano?+
Juan Sebastián Elcano was a Spanish navigator, ship-owner and explorer best known for having completed the first circumnavigation of the Earth in the ship Victoria on the Magellan expedition to the Spice Islands. He received recognition for his achievement by Charles I of Spain with a coat of arms b
What does the name Juan mean?+
The name Juan means "Chinese given name (娟)". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Juan Sebastián Elcano born?+
Juan Sebastián Elcano was born on January 1, 1487.
When did Juan Sebastián Elcano die?+
Juan Sebastián Elcano died in 1526, at approximately 39 years of age.
Name Meaning
Chinese given name (娟)
The name Juan is of Spanish origin, meaning "Chinese given name (娟)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Juan — January 1, 1487
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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