Ferdinand Magellan

Group 3

Background

He was born in 1480 in Portugal. He was the youngest of three children. The

Magellan's were also related to Portugal’s royalty! He started school

when he was 7.

Country explored for

Ferdinand Magellan was looking for a westward route to the Spice

Islands.The San Antonio, Trinidad,

Conception, Victoria, and Santiago

Goals of exploration

He discovered the Magellan Strait in 1520- November 21

Discoveries

Strait of MagellanMagellanic Penguins

Impact he had on the new world

Magellan was opening trade routes for explorers and

supported that the world was round.

Tools used for exploration

Sextant, Compass, and Astrolabe

Other accomplishments

He died during the exploration but his crew finished and returned back to Spain.

Map of Exploration

Date of death

April 27,1521On Mactan Island