Christopher Columbus also explored Spain with Magellan
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Ferdinand Magellan came to the Philippines as part of his expedition to find a western route to the Spice Islands. He arrived in the Philippines in 1521 and claimed the islands for Spain.
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The king of Spain, Charles V financed the voyage of Ferdinand Magellan.
King Charles I of Spain was Magellan's benefactor.
Magellan served King Charles I of Spain.
Ferdinand Magellan's first voyage began in 1505
The reason that Magellan left Seville and went to explore was he wanted to prove his earlier proposition, that the Spice Islands existed in the same hemisphere as Spain. Magellan also received the Order of Santiago for his exploration. Whether this motivated him as well is unclear.
Ferdinand Magellan Sailed from Spain
Magellan sailed for Portugal and Spain at different times.