What was Elcano's role on the Magellan expedition?
Cook
Navigator
Master of the ship
Lookout
Answer
Elcano was the master of the ship on the Magellan expedition, which set out from Spain in 1519 to circumnavigate the globe. After Magellan was killed in the Philippines, Elcano took command of the expedition and led it to its successful completion in 1522.
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