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Magellan was born in 1480. His real day and month was unknown. He was born in Northern Portugal in either Oporto or Sabrosa. This picture is of Magellan as a young teen
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Magellans parents died when he was only 10. The date is unknown.
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At the age of 12, Magellan was appointed to the Queen of Portugals messenger.
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When he was 13 he went as a page to the court of the king of Portugal. There, there was much talk of discoveries such as new land. Also of how to reach the spice islands of the east. This picture is of king john the 2nd.
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Magellan joined the expidition of Francisco de Almeida to India when he was 25.
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He took part in the Portuguese expidition to Morocco and was badly injured. These fights were partiallty why the King of Portugal said no in later years for his trip around the world.
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Asks permisssion from the king of Portugal to sail to the Spice Islands but is refused.
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Magellan married Beatriz, the daughter of a wealthy Portuguese merchant who had traded in Spain. Beatriz's father helped Magellan get an introduction to the Spanish court.
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Magellan left Portugal and went to Spain. He convinced King Charles the first of Spain to support his voyage. But then the king promised him 1/5 of the profits from the voyage to the Spice Islands.
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Magellan's small fleet set sail.
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Discovers a strait which he names the Strait of Magellan.
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A storm destroid his ship.
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He died before completely circumfinigating the earth. He died in action in a battle
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He sailed to Guam in the Pacific Ocean.
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Of the 260 crew aboard the 5 ships who set out, only 18 men and 1 ship, the Victoria returned to Spain.
