Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer born in 1480 who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe between 1519 and 1522. Though he was killed in the Philippines in 1521, Magellan's voyage established that the Earth was indeed round and proved valuable for increasing trade and knowledge of geography, as his expedition was the first to sail from the Atlantic Ocean into the Pacific Ocean, which he named. Motivated by both wealth and curiosity, Magellan explored on behalf of Portugal and later Spain.
2. Who was Ferdinand Magellan? Ferdinand Magellan was a famous Portuguese explorer who was born in 1480. He died in 1521.
3. Why is Ferdinand Magellan famous? Although Magellan was killed on his last expedition it is generally accepted that he was the first explorer to circumnavigate the world.
4. This map shows where Ferdinand Magellan and his crew explored?
5. When did Ferdinand Magellan explore? Magellan explored from 1519 to 1522.
6. Why did Ferdinand Magellan explore? The reasons for Magellan’s explorations is probably multi-factorial. Perhaps he was motivated to accumulate great wealth and had a curiosity about what lay beyond Europe.
7. Why did Ferdinand Magellan explore? Research suggests trade was an important motivator for Magellan’s expeditions. In 1511, he sailed to the Spice Islands where exotic spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg were located.
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9. Who did Ferdinand Magellan sail for? Early in Magellan’s sailing career he sailed for his country Portugal. After having a dispute with his King, ManoelII, he sailed for Spain.
