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Magellan was born in 1480 in Sabrosa, Portugal. Sorry but the exact date is unknown. That's why many of these the dates are "May 26th"
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Magellan's parents died when he was only 10. No one knows the date they died though.
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At the age of 12 Magellan was appointed as the queen’s messenger in the royal court. There, Magellen learned about many famous explorers and the most important information about navigating ships. Sorry but the exact date is unknown. That's why many of these the dates are "May 26th"
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When he was 13 he went as the page to the court of the KIng of Portugal.This is a picture of King John the II. He was Portugal's king when Magellan was Page.
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Ferdinand Magellan joined the expedition of Francisco d'Almeida to India when he was 25 years old.
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Took part in the Portuguese expedition to Morocco and was badly injured. These fights were partially why the King of Portugal said no in later years for his expedition around the world.
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Asks permission from the King of Portugal to sail to the Spice Islands but is refused.
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In 1517, Magellan got married to a woman named Beatriz.
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Magellan leaves Portugal and heads for Spain to ask King Charles the I to fund his expedition. This is a portrait of King Charles I. Date unknown
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Magellan convinces King Charles I of Spain to support his voyage to the Spice Islands.
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Magellan's small fleet set sail. Exact date unknown.
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A storm destroyed their ship the Santiago. Exact date unknown.
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Discovers a strait which he names the Straight of Magellan.
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Magellan reached the Pacific island of Guam
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Ferdinand Magellan died before reaching the Spice Islands. Magellan got a poisoned arrow in his foot and a spear through his heart. He died at the age of 42.
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Of the 260 crew aboard five ships who set out, only 18 men and one ship, the Victoria, returned to Spain. Exact date unknown.
