Ferdinand Magellan

Ferdinand Magellan

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About his famous voyage

Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer best known for having planned and led the 1519 Spanish expedition to the East Indies across the Pacific Ocean

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The start of the Journey

His Voyage

On Sept. 20, 1519, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, with five ships and a crew of 270 men, set sail from Sanlucar de Barrameda in southern Spain

In 1519, Ferdinand Magellan set sail from Spain with five ships to find a western route to the Moluccas. Battling storms, mutinies, and the unknown, Magellan died before reaching his destination. One ship ultimately returned to Spain after circumnavigating the world.

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The middle of the Journey

The long journey exhausted their supply of food and water, and around 30 men died, mostly of scurvy. Magellan himself remained healthy, perhaps because of his personal supply of preserved quince.

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The end of the Journey

Only 18 men and one ship (the Victoria) completed the return trip to Spain. Magellan himself died in battle in the Philippines and was succeeded as captain-general by a series of officers, with Elcano eventually leading the Victoria's return trip.

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3 Interesting Facts About Ferdinand Magellan's Voyage

Discovery of the Strait of Magellan

First Circumnavigation of the Globe

Magellan's expedition was notable for the discovery of the Strait of Magellan in 1520. The strait, located at the southern tip of South America, provided a navigable passage connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. This discovery opened up a new route for explorers and traders.

Ferdinand Magellan's expedition (1519-1522) marked the first successful attempt to circumnavigate the globe. Magellan himself did not complete the journey as he was killed in the Philippines, but his fleet, led by Juan Sebastián Elcano, continued the expedition and returned to Spain in 1522. This accomplishment provided significant insights into the vastness of the Earth and the interconnectedness of its oceans.

Long and Arduous Journey:

Tribulations in the Philippines

Magellan's expedition was an incredibly long and arduous journey, lasting almost three years. The fleet initially set sail from Spain in September 1519 with five ships, but only one, the Victoria, returned to Spain in September 1522. The voyage involved facing harsh weather conditions, navigating through unknown waters, and dealing with various challenges, such as lack of supplies and mutinies among the crew. The success of the expedition demonstrated the feasibility of long-distance sea travel and paved the way for future explorations and trade routes.

Magellan's journey faced significant challenges in the Philippines. While attempting to convert the local population to Christianity, Magellan became involved in local conflicts. Unfortunately, he was killed in the Battle of Mactan in 1521. Despite this setback, the surviving members of the expedition continued their journey, ultimately achieving the first circumnavigation of the globe.

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