Francisco Albo: Navigator of the First World Voyage Born on the Aegean island of Chios, Francisco Albo’s life was inextricably linked to the audacious ambition of Ferdinand Magellan’s circumnavigation of the globe. More than just a sailor, Albo served as a crucial figure in this monumental undertaking – initially as a *botswain* (navigator) aboard the flagship *Trinidad*, and later as the *pilot* of the *Victoria*, under the command of Sebastian de Elcano. His story is one of resilience, meticulous observation, and ultimately, the preservation of a vital record: the logbook of the *Victoria*…