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Ferdinand Magellan
Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer who captained five Spanish ships and 251 men in the first around-the-world voyage. He was the first explorer to cross the Pacific Ocean and circumnavigate the world.
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What is the definition of Strait of Magellan?
strait of magellan: a strait near the s tip of south america
How did magellan's expedition help or hurt their country?
Ferdinand Magellan helped America and the world by proving that the Earth was round.
When did Ferdinand Magellan discover the Atlantic Ocean?
around the year the Egiptians discovered that they couldn't walk any further.
What happened to Magellan's crew after Magellan died?
They just went on without Magellan.
Sadly only 2 ships survived to the Spice Islands and only 1 made it back to Europe.
What liquid did Ferdinand Magellan purchase?
Magellan expended more money on Sherry than on weapons. Sherry is a fortified wine that is better able to make a long journey.
What are the positive impacts of Ferdinand Magellan?
Ferdinand Magellan was the first explorer to circumnavigate the world. Alright Ferdinand Magellan!
the europeanview of the physical world was transfomed
What do Ferdinand Magellan have in common with Hernando Cortes?
Both engaged in violent conflicts with indigenous peoples in the territories they explored
When Ferdinand Magellan discovered the spice islands?
How did Ferdinand Magellan children die?
they died from a fever his wife caught and she passed it on to them. Silly them because i read ferom a diary they always went near her and kissed her and she kissed them back
What did Magellan go to America for?
The term America is traditionally used to mean the United States or at least North America. By this definition Ferdinand Magellan did not come to America. He did come by South America and his purpose was to find a westward route from Spain to Asia.
For which country was Ferdinand Magellan sailing and where did he die?
Though born into Portuguese nobility, Ferdinand Magellan (1480-1521) was sailing for Spain's King Charles I, having been refused support by Emmanuel I of Portugal. In 1519, Magellan captained the first circumnavigation of the world, but died during the voyage in 1521 while battling natives in the Philippines. Only 1 of his 5 ships and 18 of his 250 men completed the journey back to Spain in 1522.
if you want pictures, search on Google in the image category for Magellan's ships.
What were the main events of Magellan's voyage?
He went by South America to across Pacific Ocen to the Philipines and died their,but the rest of the crew that survived went around the Cape of Good Hope, Afrinext then tthey went back to Europe where they started out. When something goes completely around the world that is called circumnavigate(tion). Hope this helps! :)
What did ferginand Magellan discover?
- Ferdinand Magellan discovered the passage between the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans at the tip of South America, now called the Straits of Magellan
- He also discovered and named the Pacific Ocean
Who was the sponsor of Ferdinand Magellan?
The king of Spain, Charles V financed the voyage of Ferdinand Magellan.
What are some strange facts about Ferdinand Magellan?
An interesting fact about Ferdinand Magellan is that he was Portuguese and he sailed for the Spanish. Weird right? I know. He was the First one to circum navigate the world
Where did Magellan think he landed?
Magellan left Spain in 1520. His first stop was at the tip of South America. He then continued on around the world and landed in Malaysia. Del Cano carried on the Magellan expedition in 1522 and landed at the tip of Africa
What did magellans crew face on their trip around the world?
Magellan died in battle April 27th, 1521 in the Battle of Mactan in the Philippines in the midle of his voyage to find a westward route to the Spice Islands.
