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Ferdinand Magellan was killed by Datu Lapu-Lapu, a tribal leader of Mactan Island in the Philippines, in what is now known as the Battle of Mactan. So yes, Magellan was killed by a native.

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Who was the first European to reach Southeast Asia by sea was?

Ferdinand Magellan my friend. He was killed by a native warrior in 1521.


Do you the know the name of this native who killed Magellan?

Datu Lapu-Lapu, the tribal chieftain of Mactan Island, killed Ferdinand Magellan.


Why did Magellan have to give up some of his ships?

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Where in the Philippines was Magellan killed?

Ferdinand Magellan was killed in the Battle of Mactan in 1521. Mactan is an island located in the central Philippines, near the larger island of Cebu. Chief Lapu-Lapu led the native forces that defeated Magellan's expedition.


What led to Magellan's death in the Philippines?

Magellan was killed in the Philippines during a battle with the native warriors led by Lapu-Lapu. He underestimated the strength and tactics of the local forces and was overwhelmed in the skirmish that ensued.


What war did Ferdinand Magellan die in?

He was killed on the beach on April 27th, 1521 on of the island of Mactan in the Philippines by the native inhabitants. He had landed there in an attempt to overcome the king there, Lapu-Lapu, at the request of the king on a neighbouring island he had befriended and converted to Christianity.


Did Ferdinand Magellan die?

In the Philippines, specifically in Mactan Island, Cebu Province, Philippines. Mactan Island is now called Lapu-Lapu City, after the native who killed Ferdinand Magellan. Magellan was killed during a war with "Datu Lapulapu." The battle between Datu Lapulapu and Ferdinand Magellan is known as the Battle of Mactan.


What hardship did Magellan sailor face?

His parents died when he was 10 years old. He was killed in a battle by a Native Chief.


In what country was Magellan killed?

Ferdinand Magellan was killed in Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines in 1521.


Who was the leader of the return voyage after Magellan was killed in the Philippines?

Genila head was the leader after Magellan was killed


When was Magellan killed?

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Where was Magellan killed at?

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