Ferdinand Magellan

By Mo21140
  • Birth
    Jan 10, 1480

    Birth

    Magellan is born in Sambrosa, Portugual to Rui de Magalhaes and Alda de Mesquita.
  • Period: Jan 10, 1480 to Apr 27, 1521

    Important events in Magellan's life

  • Becomes a Page
    Jan 10, 1492

    Becomes a Page

    Magellan and his brother Diogo travel to Lisbon to serve as pages at Queen Leonora's court.
  • Marriage
    Jan 10, 1517

    Marriage

    Magellan is married to Beatriz Barbroza
  • Jan 10, 1518

    Newborn son

    Magellan and Beatriz have a baby named Rodrigo
  • Voyage
    Jan 10, 1519

    Voyage

    Magellan goes on a journey with five ships and two hundred and seventy men
  • Arrival at Mactan Islands, Philippines
    Mar 10, 1521

    Arrival at Mactan Islands, Philippines

    Magellan and his crew arrive in Mactan Island, Philippines where Magellan befriends their king who gave them food and supplies.
  • Death
    Apr 27, 1521

    Death

    Magellan and 40 of his men are killed in a war with the Lapu-Lapu army. Magellan was shot with a poison arrow.