Ferdinand Magellan

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Ferdinand Magellan

• Kaori Ito
• 3rd grade
• Ms. Jolay 106
• November3, 2006

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Life before exploring

• Born Portugal
• 1480
• Related to King John II
• Study astronomy
• Royal courts to work

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Why did he become an explorer?

• Could see new places
• To make money
• By bringing spices and gold from Asia and India

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1st journey

• 1505
• Reached India 1507
• 25 years old
• Hoped to find new land
• Visited Africa, India, and Asia
• Strong and brave leader

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Trip to South AmericaWho paid the trip?

• Paid by King Charles of Spain
• 5 ships
• 241 men
• Food, weapon, gun powder
• Bracelets, bells, knives to trade for spices

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How and why did he die?

• Battled against Philippines
• Hit by poisoned arrow and stabbed
• April 27, 1521

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Why is Magellan well-known?

• First man that sailed all the way around the
  world