Juan Sebastian del Cano was born in 1476. As a Spanish navigator, Cano lived until 1526 at the age of 50. During his time as a navigator, Cano was the first to travel around the world by ship. Being under Magellan, Juan Sebastian del Cano commanded the ship Concepcion. Then after Magellan died in the Philippines, Cano took over command of this particular expedition.

Heading from the Philippines, Cano headed to the Molucca Islands. From there, he sailed many new waters finally arriving in Spain on the ship Victoria along with 18, loyal men, arriving in the early fall of 1522. Then three years later in 1525, Cano set sail on his second voyage, this time heading to Moluccas. Cano chose to use Magellan’s route. Unfortunately, while on this expedition and crossing the Pacific Ocean, Juan Sebastian del Cano lost his life.

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