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Portugal: Ferdinand Magellan (1480-1521) Portuguese Explorer and Circumnavigator
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Size: 3700 x 4763 (9.1MB)
Date: 13th May 2015
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Credit: Pictures From History
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Portugal: Ferdinand Magellan (1480-1521) Portuguese Explorer and Circumnavigator
Ferdinand Magellan c. 1480-April 27, 1521) was a Portuguese explorer. He was born at Sabrosa, in northern Portugal, but later obtained Spanish nationality in order to serve King Charles I of Spain in search of a westward route to the Spice Islands (modern Maluku Islands in Indonesia). Magellan's expedition of 1519-1522 became the first expedition to sail from the Atlantic Ocean into the Pacific Ocean and the first to cross the Pacific. It also completed the first circumnavigation of the Globe, although Magellan himself did not complete the entire voyage, being killed during the Battle of Mactan in the Philippines
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Americas Asian Circumnavigation Explorer Magellan
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the renowned Portuguese explorer and circumnavigator, Ferdinand Magellan (1480-1521). Born in Sabrosa, Portugal, Magellan later acquired Spanish nationality to serve King Charles I of Spain. His primary objective was to discover a westward route to the Spice Islands, now known as the Maluku Islands in Indonesia. The historic expedition led by Magellan from 1519 to 1522 marked several significant milestones. It became the first voyage ever to sail from the Atlantic Ocean into the vast Pacific Ocean. Moreover, it achieved what no one had accomplished before – completing a full circumnavigation of the globe. However, tragically, Magellan did not witness this triumphant feat himself as he met his demise during the Battle of Mactan in the Philippines. Magellan's legacy is firmly etched in history as an intrepid explorer who pushed boundaries and expanded our understanding of our planet's geography. His audacious journey opened up new trade routes between Europe and Asia that would shape global commerce for centuries to come. This remarkable print captures both a momentous chapter in human exploration and pays homage to Ferdinand Magellan's indomitable spirit. It serves as a reminder of his enduring impact on world history and invites us all to reflect upon humanity's insatiable thirst for discovery and adventure.
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