0
Fernão de Magalhães is the Portuguese equivalent of the name 'Ferdinand Magellan' by which he's known in the English speaking world. The famous explorer and navigator was born in Sabrosa, Portugal in 1480. He died in Cebu, Philippines, on April 27, 1521. His name is pronounced 'feer-now* djee muh-guh-lyeyesh'* in Portugal and according to the carioca accent of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
*The sound 'ow' is similar to the sound in the English adverb 'how'. The sound 'eye' is similar to the sound in the English noun 'eye'.
What else can I help you with?
What was Ferdinand Magellan's full name?
His Portuguese name is commonly spelled Fernao de Magalhaes. The a in Fernao has a tilde above it, as the a in haes.It is also spelled Fernam de Magalhaens or Magalhains, all of which would capture the sound of his name as Portuguese would create the sound.
What Nationality was Ferdinand Magellan?
He was born in Portugal. He was therefore a Portugese.
Was Ferdinand Magellan a explorer?
yes he was a portuguese explorer
What other nationality did Ferdinand Magellan have?
Portuguese and nothing else
Is King Ferdinand the same as Ferdinand Magallan?
No, The Kings Ferdinand (surname Ferdinand) were a dynastic family of monarchs ruling Aragon, Sicily and Spain. Ferdinand Magellan (surname Magellan) was a was a Portuguese explorer.
What was Ferdinand Magellan's full name?
His Portuguese name is commonly spelled Fernao de Magalhaes. The a in Fernao has a tilde above it, as the a in haes.It is also spelled Fernam de Magalhaens or Magalhains, all of which would capture the sound of his name as Portuguese would create the sound.
What Nationality was Ferdinand Magellan?
He was born in Portugal. He was therefore a Portugese.
What nationality is Ferdinand Magellan?
easy. Portuguese
Portuguese explorer in the service of Spain?
Ferdinand Magellan
Who was the portuguese navigator in the service of Spain?
Ferdinand Magellan
Was Ferdinand Magellan a explorer?
yes he was a portuguese explorer
Was Ferdinand Magellan a Portuguese explorer or Spanish?
He was Portuguese, but he served under Spain.
What was Ferdinand Magellan first name?
Ferdinand Magellan
What other nationality did Ferdinand Magellan have?
Portuguese and nothing else
Who was a Portuguese explorer that led a Spanish expedition?
Ferdinand Magellan
Is King Ferdinand the same as Ferdinand Magallan?
No, The Kings Ferdinand (surname Ferdinand) were a dynastic family of monarchs ruling Aragon, Sicily and Spain. Ferdinand Magellan (surname Magellan) was a was a Portuguese explorer.
What is the biography of the explorer Magellan?
Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer and the fist man to circumnavigate the Earth.
