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Apr 28, 1480
Ferdinand Magellan is born
Born at Saborosa in Villa Real, Province of Traz os Montes in Portugal. He was well tutored at home. -
Apr 28, 1490
Ferdinand Becomes a Page to the Queen
Ferdinand Magellan is introduced as the Queen's royal page. It was his job to announce the arrival of the Queen whenever she entered a room for a public session. -
Jan 5, 1505
First Expedition - Start of Career
On this date, Ferdinand Magellan joined his first voyage as a crewmember. This voyage would take him to India under Captain Francisco D'Almeida. -
Jul 12, 1512
Expedition to Morocco
On this expedition Ferdinand got badly wounded from a gunshot. He also had a disagreement with a commanding officer and left service without permission. This wil reflect badly on himself in the future. -
Mar 4, 1513
Leaving Portugal
After being repeatedly refused funds for a voyage, Ferdinand left portugal and left his portuguese citizenship behind as well. He headed for Spain -
Mar 22, 1519
Magellan gets Funding
The King provided Magellan with three ships Magellans ship, San Antonio The second ship Sanantiago. Finally the third ship Victoria. 135 men in total sailed on the voyage to the Spice Islands in the East -
Feb 3, 1521
Magellan reaches the Spice Islands
Magellan now halfway across the world reaches the island of Guam in the South Pacific. He finishes trading and heads to the Phillipines for the final stage of his journey. -
Apr 27, 1521
Ferdinand Magellan is Killed
Ferdinand is killed by native tribes in the Phillipines as they do not like him. His crew returns to Spain with only 18 members of the original 135 remaining