MAN WHO NAMED THE PACIFIC OCEAN Crossword Clue
MAN WHO NAMED THE PACIFIC OCEAN Crossword Clue
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The man who named the Pacific Ocean was Ferdinand MAGELLAN, a Portuguese explorer. He was the first European to lead an expedition around the world and is credited with naming the Pacific Ocean. MAGELLAN's voyage began in 1519 and ended in 1522, when he was killed in the Philippines. His crew completed the circumnavigation of the globe, becoming the first to do so.