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Where did Magellan come from?

Sabrosa,Portugal


What did Magellan go to America for?

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.


Who sponsored Ferdinand Magellan's voyage?

Magellan's voyage was financed and supplied by the Spanish king Charles I (who later became Emperor Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire). The sponsorship included five ships, pay for the crews and supplies for two years voyage.The reason for the voyage was to discover a new route to the Spice Islands (modern Indonesia and Malaysia) that did not infringe on Portuguese territory.Magellan was killed in battle at Mactan (near Cebu Island, Philippines) on 27 April 1521. He went into this battle on behalf of Rajah Humabon, a local Cebuano leader whom Magellan had befriended and had accepted baptism, against his enemy Lapu-Lapu. Due to the geography of the area, Magellans ships were unable to come close enough to land for their cannon to be employed. Magellan and his men were forced to row a long distance to shore. Upon landing they were attacked by a superior force of Lapu-Lapu's warriors. Magellan, severely wounded, ordered his men to return to the boats. Most of his men escaped but Magellan was killed. The remainder of the voyage was completed with Magellan's navigator, Juan Sebastian Elcano, in command.The story of the voyage was written by the navigator of Magellan's flagship, Antonio Pigafetta.Source(s):See Wiki article on Ferdinand Magellan. A. Pigafetta "Magellan's Voyage Around the World" (1906 translation by A. Clark)


How many years did the Spaniards invade the Philippines?

The Spaniards invades and took control of the Philippines from 1565 to 1898 which is a total of 333 year. However, Ferdinand Magellan had come to Philippines in 1521.


When did Ferdinand Magellans crew reach Spain again?

=Although, Ferdinand Magellan was killed in the Philippine Islands along with most of his crew, 17 of around 200 crew members survived and safely returned to Spain. They returned on the Victoria, one of the five ships used to circumnavigate the Earth.=

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Were does Ferdinand Magellan come from?

Ferdinand Magellan came from Portugal. and he was a very awesome man i tell you he wen t around the world but then died:-)


Were does Magellan come from?

He comes from Portugal


Where did Magellan come from?

Sabrosa,Portugal


Why did Ferdinand Magellan come?

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.


What country was magellen from?

Magellan is said to be from Spain, he is actually a Portugese, making him come from Portugal


What is the reason Magellan come to the Philippines?

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.


What did Magellan go to America for?

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.


Who sponsored Ferdinand Magellan's voyage?

Magellan's voyage was financed and supplied by the Spanish king Charles I (who later became Emperor Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire). The sponsorship included five ships, pay for the crews and supplies for two years voyage.The reason for the voyage was to discover a new route to the Spice Islands (modern Indonesia and Malaysia) that did not infringe on Portuguese territory.Magellan was killed in battle at Mactan (near Cebu Island, Philippines) on 27 April 1521. He went into this battle on behalf of Rajah Humabon, a local Cebuano leader whom Magellan had befriended and had accepted baptism, against his enemy Lapu-Lapu. Due to the geography of the area, Magellans ships were unable to come close enough to land for their cannon to be employed. Magellan and his men were forced to row a long distance to shore. Upon landing they were attacked by a superior force of Lapu-Lapu's warriors. Magellan, severely wounded, ordered his men to return to the boats. Most of his men escaped but Magellan was killed. The remainder of the voyage was completed with Magellan's navigator, Juan Sebastian Elcano, in command.The story of the voyage was written by the navigator of Magellan's flagship, Antonio Pigafetta.Source(s):See Wiki article on Ferdinand Magellan. A. Pigafetta "Magellan's Voyage Around the World" (1906 translation by A. Clark)


What continent did all of the explorers come from?

Most of the early explorers during the Age of Exploration came from Europe. Notable explorers like Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, and Vasco da Gama were from European countries such as Spain, Portugal, and Italy.


How many years did the Spaniards invade the Philippines?

The Spaniards invades and took control of the Philippines from 1565 to 1898 which is a total of 333 year. However, Ferdinand Magellan had come to Philippines in 1521.


Did any of Magellan's ship come back to Spain?

Yes, Victoria but Magellan did not come back. he died in a war.


What does the name Duarte come from?

Portugal Portugal The Isles in lower Portugal.