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Magellan was killed in a battle with native warriors on the island of Mactan in the Philippines in 1521. Despite having superior weaponry, his forces were overwhelmed and he was struck down in the fighting. This event marked the end of his expedition to circumnavigate the globe, although his crew ultimately completed the journey without him.

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Who owns the Philippine Islands?

Except for those that have private owners, the Philippine Islands are owned by the government of the Philippine Republic and through the government, by the Filipino people.


What is the reason Magellan come to the Philippines?

Ferdinand Magellan came to the Philippines as part of his expedition to find a western route to the Spice Islands. He arrived in the Philippines in 1521 and claimed the islands for Spain.


Who was the king of Spain that the Philippines was named after?

The Philippines was named after King Philip II of Spain. He was the king who sponsored the Spanish expedition led by Ferdinand Magellan, which resulted in the colonization of the Philippine islands.


Who discovered and claimed the Philippines for Spain?

Ferdinand Magellan is credited with discovering the Philippines in 1521 during his expedition sponsored by Spain. The islands were later claimed for Spain by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi in 1565.


Who gave the name Philippines?

During the ancient Greeks' time, Claudius Ptolemy included the set of islands in a map he made. He called the islands "Maniolas."Traders from China favored the name "Ma-yi", which means "Land of Gold" as a name for the archipelago.In 1512, the islands were given the name "Archipelago of St. Lazarus" by Ferdinand Magellan because his group arrived on the islands during the Feast of St. Lazarus.A few years after Magellan, Ruy Lopez de Villalobosrenamed the country "Felipinas" in honor of Prince Felipe (later crowned as King Philip II). The name evolved into "Filipinas" during the Spanish time. After that, the Americans called it "The Philippine Islands." Finally, it was called the "Republic of the Philippines" in 1946.

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Who was killed in a fight on the Philippine islands Magellan Vespucci and Balboa?

Magellan


Who did Magellan conquer the Philippine islands for?

Spain


Who claimed the Philippine islands for Spain?

Ferdinand Magellan


What Magellan claim for Spain?

Among several, Magellan claimed the Philippine Islands for the nation of Spain. In all, the Philippines comprise some 7,000 islands in the Pacific Ocean.


What islands did Magellan claim for Spain?

Among several, Magellan claimed the Philippine Islands for the nation of Spain. In all, the Philippines comprise some 7,000 islands in the Pacific Ocean.


Which waterways did Magellan never live to see?

Based on Magellan's death in the Philippine Islands, the main body of water he did not live to see was the Indian Ocean.


Was Ferdinand Magellan's exploration successful why or why not?

His exploration wasn't successful because he died in the war with the Philippine Islands


When did the Philippines come under Spanish rule?

Spain claimed the Philippine Islands in 1521 by the discovery of Ferdenand Magellan.


Year Spain came to the Philippines?

Discovered by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521, the Philippine Islands were occupied by Spain from 1565 to 1898.


Did Columbus explore Philippine Islands?

No, Christopher Columbus did not explore the Philippine Islands. The Philippines were actually discovered by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521 during his expedition to circumnavigate the globe. Columbus focused mainly on exploring the Caribbean islands and Central and South America during his voyages.


What islands did Magellan get suplies on?

Magellan got his supplies on the Mariana islands.


Philippines Islands or Philippine islands which is gramaticaly correct?

"Philippine islands" is grammatically correct. The adjective "Philippine" describes the noun "islands" in this context.