Magellan

  • Oct 24, 1480

    Born

  • Oct 24, 1505

    Sailing expedition on the ocean

    He sailed with Portugal's first admiral, Francisco de Almedia.
  • Oct 24, 1512

    Planned his own trip

    Portugal wouldn't finance his trip, so he turned to Spain for help.
  • Period: Oct 24, 1519 to Oct 24, 1522

    First expedition around the world

  • Oct 24, 1521

    Magellan died on Phillipines

  • Oct 24, 1522

    The ships returned home