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From Spain, Magellan went west. He did not finish his journey because he died in the Philippines.
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What is the middlename of Ferdinand e Magellan?
As far as I can find out, no one seems to know, very little is known of Magellan. I'm wondering if you have seen a misprint because Magellan can also be known as 'Ferdinand de Magellan'
How many miles was Ferdinand Magellan's journey?
roughly 23,000 miles... im actually not sure but its a slightly educated guess.
Who is the greatest explorer between Ferdinand Magellan and Marco Polo?
Marco Polo, by far.
What area did Ferdinand Magellan explore discover?
Ferdinand Magellan was the first explorer to circumnavigate the world. After departing Portugal, he sailed down the west coast of South America, south of the continent, then across to Southeast Asia. Magellan himself was killed in the Philippines, but one of his ships continued, crossing the Indian Ocean to Africa, sailing up the east coast to return to Portugal. Specific parts of the world where Magellan explored extensively include India and the Far East. He was also the one who named the Pacific Ocean.
Why is the strait of Magellan so important?
The Strait of Magellan is important because at the time it was discovered, it was a far safer route to reaching the Pacific that trying to cross around Cape Horn. Ferdinand Magellan was the first explorer to sail from the Atlantic into the Pacific via a western route. This remained the safest route until 1914 when the Panama Canal was built.
Which European nation sent the most explorers to the New World?
portagul was the religion but the name of the man is Ferdinand Magellan
Who is Ferinand Magellan?
Magellan, though Portuguese by birth, captained a Spanish fleet with the intention of reaching the Spice Islands (Maluku, Indonesia) by sailing west around South America. The expedition, from 1519-1522, became famous as the first to sail completely around the Earth. After Magellan was killed during a battle against natives in the Philippines (1521), the Basque captain Juan Sebastian Elcano took command and completed the voyage by sailing west around Africa. Only one ship out of the original five made it back to Spain, and only 18 of the 270 crew members (4 others survived and returned after capture by the Portuguese).
He led the first successful attempt to circumnavigate the earth?
Ferdinand Magellan. However, he only led the expidition as far as the Philippines, where he was killed. Only about 8 of his hundreds of sailors returned to Europe.
How far around the world?
how far around the world how far the nature can tolerate..
Who sailed to far off lands?
Explorers like Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, and Vasco da Gama sailed to far-off lands in search of new trade routes, resources, and territories. Their voyages during the Age of Exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries opened up new regions of the world to European powers. These journeys often led to significant cultural exchanges, colonization, and the establishment of trade networks.
Why did the Portuguese colonize the Philippines?
They never did; it was the Spaniards. The Philipinnes were to develop into a vital link in Spain's very profitable trade with the Americas and the Far East. But initially, the desire to bring Christianity to this part of the world was also a very strong motive.
What did Magellan see?
he saw the spice islands far away into atlantis
