Ferdinand Magellan By Chessie Apr 13, 1480 Ferdinand Magellan born in northern Portugal Period: Apr 13, 1480 to Apr 27, 1521 Ferdinand Magellan Apr 13, 1505 Magellan sails with the armada of Francisco de Almeida to African and India Apr 13, 1507 Magellan sails with Nuno Pereira Apr 13, 1509 Magellan is badly wounded in an attack on the Arab fleet; takes part in failed assault on city of Malacca; promoted to captain.