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∙ 10y agoFerdinand Magellan set sail from Spain in 1519 with five ships. He was looking for fame and fortune in the way of discovering a route to the Spice Islands.
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Where did Magellan live and grow up?
Ferdinand Magellan was born in northern Portugal in the late fifteenth century. However, he is mainly known for the explorations he completed while working for Charles I of Spain. He was the first explorer to complete a voyage from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific.
What was Ferdinand Magellan's country of origin?
Magellan was originally from Portugal, but later obtained Spanish nationality in order to serve king Charles I of Spain in search of a westward route to the "Spice Islands", which led to his circumnavigation of the world.
Where did Ferdinand Magellan start his journey from?
Spain to Spain - he died in the Philippines by a poisoned arrow to the foot and a spear through the heart
Where did Magellan start his exploration?
Ferdinand Magellan's first voyage began in 1505
What country did Fer dinand Magellan sail for?
Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese sea captain. In 1519, however, he set sail for Spain to circumnavigate the earth. He died in the Philippines so he never finished his mission. His sailors however, did. One ship returned to Spain in 1522.
Where did Magellan live and grow up?
Ferdinand Magellan was born in northern Portugal in the late fifteenth century. However, he is mainly known for the explorations he completed while working for Charles I of Spain. He was the first explorer to complete a voyage from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific.
Was Ferdinard Magellan buried in Spain or Portugal?
Spain
What was Ferdinand Magellan's country of origin?
Magellan was originally from Portugal, but later obtained Spanish nationality in order to serve king Charles I of Spain in search of a westward route to the "Spice Islands", which led to his circumnavigation of the world.
What nation did Magellan sail for?
Magellan sailed for Portugal and Spain at different times.
Who is the king that Magellan serve?
Magellan served King Charles I of Spain.
Where did Ferdinand Magellan start his journey from?
Spain to Spain - he died in the Philippines by a poisoned arrow to the foot and a spear through the heart
Can you tell me about Magellan?
He was a European explorer born in Portugal, but he served King Charles I of Spain. He was the first to cross the Pacific Ocean and his crew was the first to circumnavigate the Earth (Magellan himself was killed in battle.)
Is Magellan Italy?
No, Magellan was not Italian. He was born in Portugal and then later adopted Spain as his country.
Where did Magellan start his exploration?
Ferdinand Magellan's first voyage began in 1505
What country did Fer dinand Magellan sail for?
Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese sea captain. In 1519, however, he set sail for Spain to circumnavigate the earth. He died in the Philippines so he never finished his mission. His sailors however, did. One ship returned to Spain in 1522.
How was Ferdinand Magellan known to the kings of Portugal and Espanya?
He was known as a great explorer in Spain and Portugal.
What country sponsored Ferdinand Megellan?
Portugal
