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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.
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.
Magellan made quite an exhaustive trip from Spain to the Philippines. It included Portugal and Brazil, Guam, Cebu, Trinidad, and finally the Philippines.
March 16, 1521
The European explorer who discovered the Philippines and claimed them for King Philip II of Spain was Ferdinand Magellan in 1521. Magellan's expedition marked the beginning of Spanish colonization in the Philippines.
Magellan named the Philippines after King Philip II of Spain. The name "Philippines" originated from the Spanish "Islas Filipinas" as a tribute to the king.
Ferdinand Magellan is credited with discovering the Philippines in 1521 during his expedition sponsored by Spain. The islands were later claimed for Spain by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi in 1565.
He named the Philippines after Philip II of Spain.
King Ferdinand
Ferdinand Magellan came to the Philippines as part of his expedition to find a western route to the Spice Islands. He arrived in the Philippines in 1521 and claimed the islands for Spain.