All the explorers of his time were looking for a water route to Asia, and so it was with him.
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain
King Charles 1 of Spain sponsored Ferdinand Magellan's trip. Even though he was from Portugal, Portugal would not sponsor him.
King Charles 1 of Spain sponsored Ferdinand Magellan's trip. Even though he was from Portugal, Portugal would not sponsor him.
1480
Ferdinand's goal was to sail around the globe. =D
Ferdinand Magellan didn't have any brothers. He was a single child.
Spain
Ferdinand Magellan's parents died in 1490 when he was 10
His parents died when he was 10
68 years old
His sons were Rodrigo and Carlos.
south around south America