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What did Ferdinand Magellan do that made him famous?

Ferdinand Magellan was famous for circumnavigating the earth, though he was killed toward the end of his journey. When he landed on Cebu, he converted the Chief from their nat… (MORE)
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Ferdinand Magellan Objective?

  His original objective in traveling, and navigating the earth, was to find an easier route to the spice islands in Asia, because spices were scarce in Europe and were pr… (MORE)
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Who was Ferdinand Magellan?

Ferdinand Magellan (c. 1480-1521) was an early explorer of the New World. He was one of the first individuals to cross all the meridians of the globe, sailing to the Pacific t… (MORE)
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Where is Ferdinand Magellan buried?

Magellan was never buried, as far as we know. He died in Mactan,  Philippines, in a battle with Lapulapu. His remains were apparently  kept by Lapulapu as a trophy, but know… (MORE)