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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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Name the explorer who believed Columbus had found new land and for whom America was named?
Though Columbus was probably not the first European explorer to reach the Americas, Never admitting that he had reached a continent previously unknown In either case, Columbus left Portugal for Castile in 1485.
First circumnavigation of the world?
The first person to circumnavigate the world was Magellan. He was killed in the Philippines, but his ships made it home to England.
How long did it take Ferdinand Magellan to cross the Pacific Ocean?
Ferdinand Magellan did not himself make it around the world. He died fighting natives in the Philippines during the journey. But the entire voyage around the world took nearly three years, from September 20, 1519 to September 6, 1522.
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Magellan and his five ships sailed from Seville on August 10, 1519 and left Spain on September 20, 1519.
The one surviving ship returned to Spain on September 6, 1522, under the command of Juan Sebastian Elcano. Magellan died in the Battle of Mactan on April 27, 1521.
What was the importance of Magellan and and his crew's voyage that they completed?
- military rule is better than civillian regime
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.
