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Jan 10, 1480
Birth
Magellan is born in Sambrosa, Portugual to Rui de Magalhaes and Alda de Mesquita. -
Period: Jan 10, 1480 to Apr 27, 1521
Important events in Magellan's life
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Jan 10, 1492
Becomes a Page
Magellan and his brother Diogo travel to Lisbon to serve as pages at Queen Leonora's court. -
Jan 10, 1517
Marriage
Magellan is married to Beatriz Barbroza -
Jan 10, 1518
Newborn son
Magellan and Beatriz have a baby named Rodrigo -
Jan 10, 1519
Voyage
Magellan goes on a journey with five ships and two hundred and seventy men -
Mar 10, 1521
Arrival at Mactan Islands, Philippines
Magellan and his crew arrive in Mactan Island, Philippines where Magellan befriends their king who gave them food and supplies. -
Apr 27, 1521
Death
Magellan and 40 of his men are killed in a war with the Lapu-Lapu army. Magellan was shot with a poison arrow.
