Ferdinand Magellan

Magellan’s Life Magellan was born around 1480 in the hills of northern Portugal. Magellan was born around 1480 in the hills of northern Portugal.Portugal He was born into a noble family. He was born into a noble family. At the age of 12, he was accepted as a page (helper) at the court of King John II of Portugal. However, he had to go to Lisbon (a place far from home). At the age of 12, he was accepted as a page (helper) at the court of King John II of Portugal. However, he had to go to Lisbon (a place far from home).

Exploration and Achievements The King, John II of Portugal, was interested in exploration and trade with other countries, so pages had to make maps, which add navigation to their studies. The King, John II of Portugal, was interested in exploration and trade with other countries, so pages had to make maps, which add navigation to their studies. Magellan found a water route to the Spice Islands by sailing around South America. Magellan found a water route to the Spice Islands by sailing around South America. He was the first to sail around the world. He was the first to sail around the world. Magellan visited the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Ocean also, he named the Pacific Ocean. Magellan visited the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Ocean also, he named the Pacific Ocean. “Pacific” means “peaceful” in Spanish. “Pacific” means “peaceful” in Spanish.

Encounters with Natives Magellan had native encounters at the Philippines. The crews of the ships stayed at the Philippines for several weeks. He became friends with one of the native kings. Ferdinand and his crew fought in “wars” against the natives. He was killed by Philippine natives Magellan’s crew finished the voyage without him.

Questions 1. Where was Magellan born? 1. Where was Magellan born? 2. What happened when he was 12? 2. What happened when he was 12? 3. What was King John of Portugal interested in? 3. What was King John of Portugal interested in? 4. What was Magellan the first to do? 4. What was Magellan the first to do? 5. Which oceans did Magellan sail? 5. Which oceans did Magellan sail? 6. What happened when Magellan died? What did his crew do? 6. What happened when Magellan died? What did his crew do?