Ferdinand Magellan Contributions

Ferdinand Magellan was the man who led the first European voyage to circumnavigate the world. By sailing around the globe he proved that Earth was round. He was born in Oporto, Portugal on 1480 and died in Cebu, Philippines on April 27, 1521. Besides proving Columbus´ theory right, Magellan also discovered the “Strait of Magellan” which is which a narrow passage is south of Argentina which connects the world´s greatest oceans: The Atlantic and The Pacific. The Character Counts Pillars Magellan represented the most were caring, trustworthiness, and responsibility because he cared for his ship crew, was responsible for them, and they trusted him with their lives. From SPICE, the elements that this historical figure represents the best are: Social

The fleet crossed the Atlantic and finally arrived at “Strait of Magellan” by October 1520. There is the point were two vast oceans encounter, so conditions to sail are devastating, resulting in one month of the voyage dedicated only to trespass the passage. Magellan and his men arrived at Guam in March 1521. This wasn´t easy. During the way, one of the ship masters abandoned the mission eventually returning to Spain while another ship wrecked. With only three ships left and after arriving to Guam; Ferdinand Magellan led the remaining fleet to the Philippines. Their arrival took place later that month. Once there, Magellan met Rajah Humabon King of Homonhom Island (Located at the edge of the Philippines) and both crews (Magellan and his men & Rajah Humabon and his tribe) rapidly made an alliance. Unfortunately, Rajah Humabon was in war with another native rival leader. The Spaniards took part in the war and Ferdinand Magellan was unluckily murdered in battle on April 27, 1521. The remaining crew fled the islands and reached The Maluccas (Magellan´s destination: The Spice Islands) in November of the same year. Despite all constrains and difficulties, one of the ship captains set sail, and finally circumnavigated the world by arriving at Seville, Spain on September 2, 1522. This wouldn´t have been possible without the influence of Magellan. Not only did he influence people during his lifetime; but he also left a great and admirable legacy behind. Ferdinand Magellan influenced thousands of millions of people in a way in which they needed to change perspective towards life and start risking their selves some more (Just like he did when he set off sail and proved that Earth was round although most of society believed that Earth was flat), to eventually accomplish great things that can influence others, benefit humanity, and shape the course of