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Ferdinand Magellan was the first explorer to reach Asia by ship. This was important because he mapped out the route to Asia which opened up the trade of Asian goods.

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It was the first voyage to go all the way around the world. Magellan didn't live through it either-he was killed in the Philippines.

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Although Magellan himself died along the way, his crew managed to prove that our world could be circumnavigated.

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What was Magellans expedition?

1519


How many ships returned from Magellans expedition?

one


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What was the name of the only ship to return from Magellans expedition?

The Victory is the only ship to return to Spain from Magellan's expedition.


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What is a summary of Magellans expedition?

FERDINAND MAGELLANS(spring 1480-April 27,1521 mactan island,cebu,Philippines)was a portuguese maritime explorer who, while in the service of the Spanish crown, tried to find a west ward route to the spice islands of Indonesia. this was the first successful attempt to circumnavigate the ear in history.


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Where did Magellans crew sail?

Magellans crew sailed around the world west.


Who Financed Ferdinand Magellans exploration?

First,Ferdinand Magellan did not gain support from King Emmanuel I Of Portugal.So he decided to lay down his plans to King Carlos I Of Spain who agreed to finance his expedition


What was magellans crew like?

Magellan had a very diverse crew from many different countries. The crew was made up of Greek, Spanish, English, and Italian members. Magellan's crew also mutinied the expedition.