March 16, 1521
Spain.
for Spain
maybe
Among several, Magellan claimed the Philippine Islands for the nation of Spain. In all, the Philippines comprise some 7,000 islands in the Pacific Ocean.
Among several, Magellan claimed the Philippine Islands for the nation of Spain. In all, the Philippines comprise some 7,000 islands in the Pacific Ocean.
None. he died in the Philippines, his crew left and eventually found there way back to Europe.
Magellan first landed in Cebu, Philippines
He didn't claim any. He sailed around the world and died in the Philippines, but his crew kept sailing and eventually got home.
The Philippines
The Philippines
Magellan and his expedition were the first Spaniards to reach The Philippines, but they did not discover it. They reached The Philippines on March 16, 1521.
Magellan named the Philippines after King Philip II of Spain. The name "Philippines" originated from the Spanish "Islas Filipinas" as a tribute to the king.