Exploration · 1476–1526

Juan Sebastián Elcano — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 30 November 1476 · Died: 4 August 1526 · Age at death: 49

How old was Juan Sebastián Elcano when he died?

Juan Sebastián Elcano died aged 49. He was born on 30 November 1476 and died on 4 August 1526.

Spanish explorer who completed the first circumnavigation of the globe

Did you know?He took command of the final ship in Ferdinand Magellan's fleet after the original leader was killed in the Philippines.

Juan Sebastián Elcano (Elkano in modern Basque; also known as del Cano; 1486/1487 – 4 August 1526) 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.

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Age at death
49
Years since death
500

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