a: the Pacific Ocean was named after Ferdinand Magellan the famous explorer.
Ferdinand Magellan named the Pacific Ocean
Ferdinand Magellan named the Pacific Ocean
He discoverd the Pacific ocean
He explored the Pacific ocean in 1520 and the coast of Magellan (named after him)
Explorer Ferdinand Magellan named the Pacific Ocean.
Ferdinand Magellan
he named it EL Pacifico at first which is now known as the Pacific Ocean
He lead the first expedition around the world and also discovered the Strait of Magellan and named the Pacific Ocean
Magellan did not coin the name "Pacific Ocean." The ocean was named by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan during his voyage in 1520 due to its calm and tranquil waters. The name "Pacific" comes from the Latin word "pacificus," meaning peaceful.
Although Ferdinand Magellan discovered and named the Pacific Ocean, he did not discover any part of Australia.
Well 7 years previous to Magellan calling it the Pacific Ocean Balboa named it.