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Which came first: the birth of Henry VIII or Magellan's round-the-world voyage?
The birth of Henry VIII came first, in 1491. Magellan's round-the-world voyage followed 28 years later, in 1519 (sets sail).
- First1491
The birth of Henry VIII
person · bornHenry VIII was born in 1491 and married six times.
- Second1519
Magellan's round-the-world voyage
event · sets sailMagellan's fleet left in 1519 with about 270 men; he died on the way, and only 18 were aboard the one ship that returned.
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