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Ferdinand Magellan was the first man to circumnavigate the world. Though he died in a battle in the Phillipines, Magellan proved that the world was round and NOT flat which was the popular belief of the time. He also discovered the Strait of Magellan which is located near the southern tip of South America. This strait allowed traders to easily sail to Asia from Europe.

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Where part of the Philippines did Magellan landed?

Magellan first landed in Cebu, Philippines


Where was Magellan was killed?

The Philippines


Where was Magellan killed at?

The Philippines


When did Magellan discover the Philippines?

Magellan and his expedition were the first Spaniards to reach The Philippines, but they did not discover it. They reached The Philippines on March 16, 1521.


What did Magellan name the Philippines?

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.


Who Occupied The Philippines?

Ferdinand Magellan


How many years is Magellan in Philippines?

Magellan discovered Philippines on March 16, 1521 and died there on April 27, 1521. Therefore, Magellan had only lived 42 days in the Philippines before he was killed by the troop of Lapu-lapu


Who was the cousin of Magellan who discovered Philippines?

Magellan didn't have a cousin.It was Ferdinand Magellan himself who discovered the Philippine archipelago.


What year did Ferdinand Magellan land in the Philippines?

On 16 March 1521, they caught sight of the island of Samar. This was Magellan's discovery of the Philippines for Spain. The date of Magellan's arrival on the Philippine shores has since been changed to 17 March 1521 to coincide with Magellan's crossing of the International Date Line on the Pacific.


Why did Ferdinand Magellan stop at the Philippines?

Ferdinand Magellan stopped at the Phillipens because he was in war.


What country did Ferdinand Magellan explore in?

The Philippines


Who did Ferdinand Magellan claim the Philippines for?

Spain.