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.
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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.
March 16, 1521
The Philippines was discovered when Ferdinand Magellan landed in the small island of Homonhon on March 16, 1521.
it took magellan and his men 3 years to reach the spice islands but magellan died in the Philippines
The Philippines. Specifically in Mactan Island, Cebu.
He had a battle with the people of the islands and was killed.
Magellan reached the Philippines for 8 years. From 1410-1418.