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He was a Portuguese explorer. Often he is credited with being the first person to circumnavigate the world. This is incorrect since he was killed in the Philippines. 18 of the 237 crew on board his ships were the actual first recorded circumnavigators.
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∙ 12y agoMagellan was born in Portugal, but it was under the Spanish flag that he sailed in 1519 with the intention of reaching the Spice Islands by sailing west around South America. After much hardship he succeeded in reaching and then sailing across the Pacific Ocean. Soon thereafter he was killed while trying to subdue the natives on what is now the island of Mactan in the Philippines. After still more hardships, one of his original five ships, Victoria, eventually made it back to Spain. Though Magellan didn't complete the entire circumnavigation, as the expedition's leader he is usually credited with being the first man to circle the globe.
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∙ 14y agoHe was the first to circumnavigate the world.
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∙ 15y agohe was the first to circumnavigate the word.
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∙ 14y agohe was the first to travel around the world. and named the pacific sea
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∙ 15y agoFirst Expedition To Circle Globe
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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'
Magellan gps named after Ferdinand Magellan?
It seems reasonable to assume that the gps Magellan was named after Ferdinand Magellan, since he was a well known explorer for Spain, even though he was of portueguese descent. Steve Ligon Hanna Schliess
What are the positive impacts of Ferdinand Magellan?
Ferdinand Magellan was the first explorer to circumnavigate the world. Alright Ferdinand Magellan!
What was Ferdinand Magellan aims?
Ferdinand Magellan's aim was to circumnavigate the world.
Who supported Ferdinand Magellan in his expedition?
Ferdinand Magellan was supported by Spain on his expedition.
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'
Who murdered Ferdinand Magellan?
The exact person who murdered Ferdinand Magellan is not known. However, he was killed in the Philippines during an attack on the Lapu-Lapus.
What is name after Ferdinand Magellan?
i think the navigation system Magellan was named after Ferdinand Magellan The Magellanic penguins were named after Ferdinand Magellan.
What was Ferdinand Magellan first name?
Ferdinand Magellan
Magellan gps named after Ferdinand Magellan?
It seems reasonable to assume that the gps Magellan was named after Ferdinand Magellan, since he was a well known explorer for Spain, even though he was of portueguese descent. Steve Ligon Hanna Schliess
Who first circumnavigated the globe?
Ferdinand Magellan
Did Ferdinand Magellan die?
In the Philippines, specifically in Mactan Island, Cebu Province, Philippines. Mactan Island is now called Lapu-Lapu City, after the native who killed Ferdinand Magellan. Magellan was killed during a war with "Datu Lapulapu." The battle between Datu Lapulapu and Ferdinand Magellan is known as the Battle of Mactan.
What is the name of the explorer led the first expedition around the world?
The first expedition around the globe was led by Ferdinand Magellan.
What are the positive impacts of Ferdinand Magellan?
Ferdinand Magellan was the first explorer to circumnavigate the world. Alright Ferdinand Magellan!
Was Ferdinand Magellan's father an explorer?
ferdinand magellan's father was a mayor
Did Ferdinand Magellan get to Europe?
yes Ferdinand Magellan make it to Europe
What was Ferdinand Magellan aims?
Ferdinand Magellan's aim was to circumnavigate the world.
