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When Ferdinand turned twelve Portugal's queen Leonora needed pages. Pages were boys who ran messages and did errands for the royal families. Ferdinand was chosen to be a page for Queen Leonora.

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How old does Ferdinand Magellan when he came to Philippines?

he was 41 years old


How old was Ferdinand Magellan when he fought with the king of Portugal?

Ferdinand Magellan was born in 1480 in Sabrosa, Portugal. He was 25 years old when he first set sail. It was a sea voyage bound for India in 1505.


What is Magellan's personal background?

Ferdinand Magellan was born in 1480 in Sabrosa Portugal. When he was 10 years old his parents died in a sailing trip on the ocean. He was chosen to be the queenâ??s messenger when he was only 12 years old. He was inspired by Christopher Columbus which led him to be a traveler. He was 25 when he first began sailing. Ferdinand died in 1521 when he was 41 years old.


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How old was Magellan when he was died?

It is not certain, but he was either 40 or 41.


How old would Ferdinand Magellan by today?

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How old was Ferdinand Megellan when he died?

Fernão de Magalhães (Magellan) born in 1480, died 27.04.1521 (at 41 years).


What age was Ferdinand Magellan when he started to explore?

He started exploring in 1519 through 1552.


What age was Ferdinand Magellan when he died?

Ferdiand was only 41 years old when he died. He died when he was very young but he lived a very good life.


How old was Ferdinand Magellan when his parents died?

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When did Ferdinand Magellan travel?

In 1519 Ferdinand Magellan, who was from Portugal, led an exploration from Spain to circumnavigate the world. He was killed in the Philippine Islands so he never personally completed his voyage. In 1522, one ship from the original fleet arrived back in Spain. Magellan therefore, never sailed to the Indian Ocean.