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Explorer and navigator Ferdinanad Magellan sailed for the country of France. He is known for being the first European to travel from Europe to Asia by sailing west.

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What is Magellan's density?

3 months of sailing through the pacific ferdinand magellan


How was Ferdinand Magellan treated when he returnedto his country?

Magellan never made it back to his country (He was Portuguese, but he was sailing for Spain). He was killed by warriors after he decided to wage war on king Lapu Lapu in the Philippians.


What was Ferdinand Magellan's crew famous for doing?

Sailing around the world


For what country did Ferdinand Magellan sail or search?

Ferdinand Magellan Sailed from Spain


What country sponsored Ferdinand Magellan's trip?

Spain sponsored Ferdinand Magellan's trip


Who was first explorer given credit for sailing around the world?

Ferdinand Magellan, although he died along the way.


In 1520 who died while sailing around the world?

Ferdinand Magellan died in 1520 while sailing around the world. Magellan was killed in a battle with the inhabitants of the Philippine isles.


For which country was Ferdinand Magellan sailing and where did he die?

Though born into Portuguese nobility, Ferdinand Magellan (1480-1521) was sailing for Spain's King Charles I, having been refused support by Emmanuel I of Portugal. In 1519, Magellan captained the first circumnavigation of the world, but died during the voyage in 1521 while battling natives in the Philippines. Only 1 of his 5 ships and 18 of his 250 men completed the journey back to Spain in 1522.


What country did Ferdinand Magellan explore in?

The Philippines


Was Ferdinand Magellan successful for his country?

yes


Ferdinand Magellan sponsor country?

Spain


What country sent ferdinand magellan?

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