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Venetian diplomat, historian, and explorer of the Pacific and Chile
- Lived
- 1490–1530
- Country
- Republic of Venice
- Books
- 1
Antonio Pigafetta published 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Magellan's Voyage Around the World (1525).
Updated September 2026
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Magellan's Voyage Around the World
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Magellan's Voyage Around the World (1525)
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Antonio Pigafetta was a Venetian scholar and explorer. In 1519, he joined the Spanish expedition to the Spice Islands led by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, the world's first documented circumnavigation, and is best known for being the chronicler of the voyage. During the expedition, he served as Magellan's assistant until Magellan's death in the Philippine Islands, and kept an accurate journal, which later assisted him in translating the Cebuano language. It is the first recorded document concerning the language.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Antonio Pigafetta FAQ
- How many books has Antonio Pigafetta written?
- Antonio Pigafetta published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Antonio Pigafetta's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Magellan's Voyage Around the World.
- What is Antonio Pigafetta's last book?
- Magellan's Voyage Around the World (1525).
- What is Antonio Pigafetta's most famous book?
- Magellan's Voyage Around the World (1525) is Antonio Pigafetta's most widely read book.
- Can I read Antonio Pigafetta's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Antonio Pigafetta are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.


