King Charles trusted Magellan because of his reputation as an experienced navigator and explorer. Magellan successfully presented his plan to find a westward route to the Spice Islands, which would benefit Spain economically. Additionally, King Charles was eager to expand Spanish influence and control over new territories.
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.
The European explorer who discovered the Philippines and claimed them for King Philip II of Spain was Ferdinand Magellan in 1521. Magellan's expedition marked the beginning of Spanish colonization in the Philippines.
The Philippines was named after King Philip II of Spain. He was the king who sponsored the Spanish expedition led by Ferdinand Magellan, which resulted in the colonization of the Philippine islands.
The Philippines is named after King Philip II of Spain, who ruled during the Spanish colonization of the islands in the 16th century. The name "Philippines" was officially adopted in 1543 in honor of the king.
The Philippines was named after King Philip II of Spain. The name was given by Spanish explorer Ruy Lopez de Villalobos in 1543. The country was then a Spanish colony for over 300 years.
Magellan served King Charles I of Spain.
The king of Spain, Charles V financed the voyage of Ferdinand Magellan.
King Charles I of Spain was Magellan's benefactor.
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Ferdinand Magellan's voyage was sponsored by the Spanish King Charles I, eldest son of Philip the Handsome and Joanna the Mad.
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King Charles I of Spain funded Magellan's historic trip to the Spice Islands.
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Spanish king Charles I (later Holy Roman Emperor Charles V sent Ferdinand Magellan on his exploration.
King Charles I of Spain was Magellan's benefactor.