Ferdinand Magellan By matthew24 Period: Dec 3, 1480 to Apr 27, 1521 When he was born till he died. Aug 13, 1491 Parents died leaving him alone. May 8, 1493 Apointed messanger of the royal court of Portugal. Oct 10, 1505 Sailed my first fleet for Portugal. Sep 1, 1519 We left port from Spain and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean. Oct 21, 1520 We found a strait that led to the Pacific Ocean. Mar 26, 1521 We arrived in Guam. Apr 27, 1521 I died in the Philipene Islands.