Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer who led the first voyage around the world from 1519 to 1522 for Spain and discovered the strait that now bears his name, but was killed in the Philippines. Christopher Columbus was born in Italy but sailed for Spain, discovering the Americas and establishing the first European settlement in the Caribbean, making multiple voyages across the Atlantic. Both Magellan and Columbus played pivotal roles in the Age of Exploration.

1. Explorers
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2. Ferdinand Magellan
Nationality: Portuguese
Country Sailed Ford: Spain
Accomplishments: Led the first voyage around
the world, discovered and navigated strait of
Magellan, fought for Portugal in important
battles, and named the Pacific Ocean.
Voyages: He voyaged to discover a Western sea
route to the spice islands, it was on this
journey that he was killed.
Interesting Facts: He commanded the ship
called the Trinidad, and was killed by natives
on the island of Mactan.

3. Christopher
Columbus
Nationality: Born in Italy, but lived in Spain and
Portugal
Sailed For: Spain
Accomplishments: Discovered America for
Spain, led first European expedition to the
Carribeans, started the first European
settlement in the New World.
Voyages: Columbus made two trips to the
Americas, and previously sailed the seas as a
privateer.
Interesting Facts: He was born in the year 1451
at the Genoa port in Italy.

4. Citations
Ferdinand Magellan, www.elizabethan-era.org.uk/ferdinand-magellan.htm.
Christopher Columbus, www.elizabethan-era.org.uk/christopher-columbus.htm.