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Ferdinand Magellan was famous for circumnavigating the earth, though he was killed toward the end of his journey. When he landed on Cebu, he converted the Chief from their native religion to Christianity. When other islands heard of this, they began a war against this decision. It was in this war, that Magellan was killed in 1521. What remained of his crew returned to Spain on his behalf in 1522. He also discovered the Pacific Ocean which he named. Pacific means 'peace' or 'peaceful'. Ferdinand Magellan was also known for being able to put down a mutiny on his ship using strength and wit.
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∙ 8y agoFerdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer famous for being the first European to cross the Pacific Ocean. His expedition also helped prove that the globe could be circumnavigated by ship.
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∙ 6y agoTo be the first to sail around the world successfully, even though technically only part of his crew..not including him..were the one who returned. It was still his voyage that made it.
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What famous body of water is named after Ferdinand Magellan?
a: the Pacific Ocean was named after Ferdinand Magellan the famous explorer.
Is ferdinand magellan a famous or infamous?
he is famous
What was Ferdinand Magellan's crew famous for doing?
Sailing around the world
What are the positive impacts of Ferdinand Magellan?
Ferdinand Magellan was the first explorer to circumnavigate the world. Alright Ferdinand Magellan!
What was Ferdinand Magellan aims?
Ferdinand Magellan's aim was to circumnavigate the world.
What famous body of water is named after Ferdinand Magellan?
a: the Pacific Ocean was named after Ferdinand Magellan the famous explorer.
Is ferdinand magellan a famous or infamous?
he is famous
Ferdinand magellen is famous for --- the gobe?
Ferdinand Magellan is famous for circumnavigating the world.
Name one famous explorer?
Ferdinand Magellan
What the name of the famous explorer whose crew mutinied near Argentina was Ferdinand?
Ferdinand Magellan
What is name after Ferdinand Magellan?
i think the navigation system Magellan was named after Ferdinand Magellan The Magellanic penguins were named after Ferdinand Magellan.
What was Ferdinand Magellan's crew famous for doing?
Sailing around the world
What was Ferdinand Magellan first name?
Ferdinand Magellan
Why was Ferdinand Magellan famous in history?
he was in command of the first voyage around the world
What famous explorer was born while John Cabot was a baby?
Ferdinand Magellan
Who first circumnavigated the globe?
Ferdinand Magellan
What was Ferdinand Magellan's home country?
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