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Ferdinand Magellan died in the Philippines during the Battle of Mactan on April 27, 1521. He and his men were engaged in a conflict with the warriors led by Lapu-Lapu, a local chieftain, after Magellan attempted to impose Spanish authority over the island and convert its inhabitants to Christianity. Underestimating the resistance of the local forces and facing a fierce counterattack, Magellan was wounded and ultimately killed in the battle. His death marked a significant setback for Spanish colonial ambitions in the region.

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