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Death of Magellan at the Philippine Islands.

Magellan's death

Death of Magellan at the Philippine Islands.

The tomb of Magellan, on the spot where he fell.

Magellan Tomb

The tomb of Magellan, on the spot where he fell.

Magellan's ship that sailed around the world.

Magellan

Magellan's ship that sailed around the world.

A Portuguese sea explorer who sailed for both Portugal and Spain. He was the first to sail from Europe westwards to Asia, the first European to sail the Pacific Ocean, and the first to lead an expedition for the purpose of circumnavigating the globe. Though Magellan is often credited with being the first to circle the globe, he himself died in the Philippines and never returned to Europe.

Ferdinand Magellan

A Portuguese sea explorer who sailed for both Portugal and Spain. He was the first to sail from Europe…

(1480-1521) Portuguese explorer who led the expedition to cicrumnavigate the Earth.

Ferdinand Magellan

(1480-1521) Portuguese explorer who led the expedition to cicrumnavigate the Earth.

Indians in their beds during the time of Magellan's discovery.

Indian Beds

Indians in their beds during the time of Magellan's discovery.

The Ladrones islands, meaning "Islands of Thieves." Currently they are named the Mariana Islands. Magellan discovered this group of islands.

Ladrones Islands

The Ladrones islands, meaning "Islands of Thieves." Currently they are named the Mariana Islands. Magellan…

(1480-1521) A Portuguese maritime explorer who sailed around the entire Earth.

Ferdinand Magellan

(1480-1521) A Portuguese maritime explorer who sailed around the entire Earth.