What was the fate of Magellan?
A) In 1522, he returned home a hero of Spain.
B) He was awarded the medal of the king for his accomplishment before setting sail and perishing in 1522.
C) He recorded his journey in a diary that became the most influential work for science, propelling forward our understanding of the world.
D) He was killed in a conflict in the Philippines before returning.
E) He made several more global navigations before his demise.
D
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