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.
Spain claimed the Philippine Islands in 1521 by the discovery of Ferdenand Magellan.
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.
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Spain.
There were quite a few King Philips over the course of European history. One King Philip, King Philip II of Spain, is the reason why the Philippine islands were named the Philippine islands.
Because of spices
333 years!
the Philippine islands were given to the us by Spain for 20 million
Puerto Rico, Cuba the Philippine and Guam.
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Discovered by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521, the Philippine Islands were occupied by Spain from 1565 to 1898.