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The term America is traditionally used to mean the United States or at least North America. By this definition Ferdinand Magellan did not come to America. He did come by South America and his purpose was to find a westward route from Spain to Asia.
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∙ 12y agoMagellan went to America because it was his dream to go there
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What area of the American continents did Magellan explore?
Practically zero, Magellan doesn't explored South America.
What is the definition of Strait of Magellan?
strait of magellan: a strait near the s tip of south america
What year did Magellan discover America?
1520
Which spanish explorer did not explore north America?
I do believe that it was Ferdinand Magellan.
How did magellan's expedition help or hurt their country?
Ferdinand Magellan helped America and the world by proving that the Earth was round.
Where did Magellan go after he went around south America?
Philippines
A near the tip of south America is named for Ferdinand Magellan?
a near the tip of south america is named or ferdinand magellan
Which explorer did not visit parts of North America?
ferdinard magellan
What is the waterway in South America that Magellan and his crew passed through?
the strait of magellan
What land feature was named after Magellan?
The strait of Magellan, in the southern part of South America.
Who had the straits of South America named after him?
Strait of Magellan
What area of the American continents did Magellan explore?
Practically zero, Magellan doesn't explored South America.
What is the definition of Strait of Magellan?
strait of magellan: a strait near the s tip of south america
What year did Magellan discover America?
1520
What was named after Ferdinand Magellan near the tip of South America?
On October 21, 1519, he reached the tip of South America. It took him more than four weeks to go through what was later named the Strait of Magellan to the Pacific Ocean, which he named for its peaceful surface.
Country in South America sailed to by Magellan?
Argentina at the Tierra del Fuego was rounded by Magellan, but he did not stop.
Which spanish explorer did not explore north America?
I do believe that it was Ferdinand Magellan.
