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Ferdinand Magellan embarked on his westward voyage primarily to find a new route to the Spice Islands (the Moluccas) by sailing around the southern tip of South America. He aimed to establish a more direct trade route for valuable spices, which were in high demand in Europe. Additionally, Magellan sought to demonstrate that the Earth could be circumnavigated by sea, thereby proving that a westward route would be viable. His expedition ultimately led to the first successful circumnavigation of the globe.

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Who paid for Ferdinand Magellan's circumnavigation of the world?

King Charles approved Magellan's plan to go to the spice islands via west and granted him generous funds on March 22, 1518. =]


Where did Ferdinand Magellan want to go as an explorer?

he wanted you travel to the spice island by going West instead of East


Who tried to find the north west passage?

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Where did Magellan go after leaving the portuguese army?

After Magellan left the Portuguese Army, he went to Spain. On March 22, 1518, Magellan persuaded King Charles I that the Spice Islands could be reached by sailing west through the New World. The King granted him a large sum of money to find a route to the Spice Islands by sailing west, thereby giving Spain control of the area.


How far did Ferdinand Magellan get around the world?

From Spain, Magellan went west. He did not finish his journey because he died in the Philippines.


Who helped Ferdinand Magellan go to spice island?

who help ferdinand magellan


Where was Magellan's planned destination?

In 1519, a Portuguese ship captain named Ferdinand Magellan wanted to find out what lay to the west of the Americas.


Why did Magellan sail?

to prove you could sail west, go around South America, cross the Pacific Ocean, and end up back in Spain.


How did Ferdinand Magellan contribute to this world?

He contributed to this world for some reason. He did it because he wanted to go to the spice islands the other route which is the west way.


Who was the first to reach Asia by sailing west across the pacific?

magellan


What Were Ferdinand Magellan motivations?

to sail west to find the spice islands


Picture of Ferdanand Magellan?

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