EXPLORING FERDINAND MAGELLAN

BACKGROUND INFO

• born: 1480, Sabrosa, Portugal
• died: April 27, 1521
• country of origin: Portugal
• Full name: Fernão de Magalhães
• Children: Carlos de Magalheas and Rodrigo de Magalheas

Nation of Sponsorship:


Spain

Ferdinand Magellan explored and traveled all around the world.

REASON FOR EXPLORATION

• Wanted to discover a western sea route to the spice islands
• Wanted to find spices

Magellan's Exploration

Magellan set out from Spain in 1519 with 5 ships to discover a sea route to the Spice Islands. His voyage was very long and dangerous because he traveled all around the globe. One out of the 5 ships made it back, 3 years later, and without Ferdinand.

DISCOVERIES

• Discovered that the Earth was round
• Discovered the Strait of Magellan

INTERESTING FACTS

• He was the 1st European to cross the Pacific Ocean
• Magellan died in a battle on the voyage
• Proved that the Earth was round
• Major accomplishment: circumnavigated the globe

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