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Jan 1, 1480
birth
He was born in portigal and no one really knows the exact date of his birth. -
Jan 1, 1505
He set off to India
He sailed to India. -
Apr 23, 1506
went on an expedition to Africa
In 1506 he went on an expedition send by Almieda to the east coast of Africa to strengthen portuguese bases there. -
Jan 1, 1509
traveling to Malacca
In 1509 he traveled as far east as Malacca,near modern-day Singapore. -
Mar 2, 1509
Sailing to Melka
In 1509 he sailed with a Portuguese fleet to Melka, a port city in what is now Malaysia. -
Dec 14, 1511
conquered Meleka
In 1511 he took part in an expadition that conquered Malaka. -
Oct 21, 1520
entering the Pacific
In 1520 the ships entered the Pacific ocean. -
Dec 18, 1520
heading west
In 1520 they headed west into the unknow ocean. Magellan sailed to the islands later named the Philippines. He was the first person to cross the Pacific ocean. -
Apr 27, 1521
death
He died during battle on April 27th 1521.