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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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Do you the know the name of this native who killed Magellan?
Datu Lapu-Lapu, the tribal chieftain of Mactan Island, killed Ferdinand Magellan.
What was interesting about Magellan's expedition?
There were many interesting things. Probably the best known is the fact that his carefully kept ship's log indicated a different date when he returned home than the date reported to him when he arrived. He had not taken account of the anomaly that happens when you circumnavigate the earth without the benefit of a Date Line.
Contributions of Ferdinand Magellan?
he was the first European to land in Florida and named the land “La Florida”
Is there any place in the world named after Ferdinand Magellan?
The Magellan Pass Strait and Magellan Sea
Magellan's nickname was Magellan. His whole name was Ferdinand Magellan. Magellan was one of the first ones to prove that the world is round by traveling it, yet killed along his journeys.
What happen to the San Antonio ship of Magellan?
San Antonio deserted the expedition during the navigation of the Straits of Magellan and returned to Europe on her own.
Magellan's ships sailed though a blank in order to reach the pacificocean?
The ships went through a strait.
Who were the first Indians Columbus encountered?
The people Columbus encountered are known as the Tainos.
Kung paano nakarating si Magellan sa pilipinas?
Nakarating si Magellan sa bansa dahil hinahanap niya ang Spice Islands o mollucas
What direction did Ferdinand Magellan traveled in the?
He started in the Atlantic and sailed toward the Pacific.
Started: 1519
Ended:1522
What did Ferdinand mean by sailing through new Spain?
I would guess referring to, at the time, the Spanish Territories of Santo Domingo (current Dom. Republic), which was settled in early 1500's.
What could you discover about the earth by sailing straight west from cape horn?
A few things could be discovered about the Earth by sailing straight west from Cape Horn. One would be that the Earth is in the shape of a sphere, as you would eventually find yourself at Cape Horn again. You would also find that there are no other land masses at that latitude, meaning that you could travel straight west and would never have to alter course to avoid land. One may, however, have trouble traversing that part of the ocean due to icebergs.
How many soldiers Magellan have?
Ferdinand Magellan's expedition originally set sail in 1519 with about 270 soldiers and crew members. However, by the time they reached the Philippines in 1521, the number had dwindled due to various hardships, including battles and disease. Ultimately, only 18 of the original crew members returned to Spain in 1522, highlighting the expedition's challenges and losses.
Why did Magellan call the large ocean he entered the ''pacific''?
Pacifica means peaceful. He thought the waters were peaceful
How did Magellan use taste to find his way through the strait?
Magellan even relied on the taste of seawater to guide the fleet.
