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Christopher Columbus and Ferdinand Magellan are significant figures in the Age of Exploration. Columbus is credited with opening up the Americas to European exploration and colonization after his 1492 voyage, which marked a turning point in global history. Magellan is known for leading the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe, demonstrating the vastness of the Earth and the interconnectedness of various lands. Their journeys expanded European knowledge of geography and paved the way for global trade and cultural exchanges.

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Are the Voyages of Columbus more important then the other explorers?

Ferdinand Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the world. Christopher Columbus discovered the West Indies. Who is more important is entirely your opinion. However, people recognize Christopher Columbus more the Magellan typically.


What explorer was before Magellan?

Columbus had discovered the Bahamas in 1492.


Who explored first Christopher Columbus or Ferdinand Magellan?

Christopher Columbus.


Who were the three most important explorers?

It depends on your point of view, I personally believe they are Magellan, Columbus, and Leif Eriksson


Who came first Christopher Columbus or Ferdinand Magellan?

Marco Polo (1253-1324) came first.Juan Ponce de León (1460 - 1521) Ferdinand Magellan (1480-1521


Compare the voyages of Christopher Columbus and Ferdinand Magellan.?

Columbus only went to the Bahamas while Magellan traveled around the world. Magellan didn't survive his voyage after he was killed. Columbus will die sick and broke suing the Spanish crown for failing to honor their contract with him.


Who is footsteps did Magellan want to follow?

It is a possible chance that Magellan wanted to follow Christopher Columbus.


What did Ferdinand Magellan learn about?

Ferdinand Magellan learnt about Vasco De Gama and Christofer Columbus.


Who else explored Spain with Ferdinand Magellan?

Christopher Columbus also explored Spain with Magellan


Could Columbus have attended Magellan's funeral?

wdf? =]


Did Columbus and Magellan sail the same ocean?

yes


In what way were the mistakes of Columbus and Magellan similar?

Both Columbus and Magellan thought that they understood the Earths circumference, however this false understanding caused them to end up in the wrong place. Magellan, however, had a better understanding the world geography.