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Ferdinand Magellan . By I & R. Main Life. Portuguese Born 1480 Died 1521 Son of wealthy Mayor Pedro Ruy de Magalhaes & Alda de Mezquita. Died by arrow in heart & poison arrow in foot. Tutored at the Court of Portugal. Portrait. Maps. What Magellan was known for.
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Ferdinand Magellan By I & R
Main Life • Portuguese • Born 1480 Died 1521 • Son of wealthy Mayor Pedro Ruy de Magalhaes & Alda de Mezquita. • Died by arrow in heart & poison arrow in foot. • Tutored at the Court of Portugal.
What Magellan was known for • Magellan was first person to lead expedition around world. • Magellan found strait later called Magellan Strait. • 1521(March 16): Magellan discovers Philippines. • 1521(April 27): Magellan was killed by Natives on island Mactan.
Artifacts he used • On the left there is the boat Ferdinand Magellan sailed and on the right there is the map Magellan used.
Conclusion • Magellan was known for being an explorer. • He achieved being first person to an lead expedition around world (circumnavigate).