| Full Name |
Ferdinand Magellan |
| Date of Birth |
- |
| Place of Birth |
Sabrosa, Kingdom of Portugal |
| Date of Death |
27 April 1521 |
| Place of Death |
Mactan, Philippines |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
Portuguese |
| Education |
Page at the Portuguese court |
| Profession |
Explorer, Navigator, Officer |
| Years of Activity |
1505-1521 |
| Brief Information |
Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer who organized the Spanish expedition to the East Indies from 1519 to 1522. This expedition resulted in the first circumnavigation of the Earth, completed by Juan Sebastián Elcano after Magellan's death. His voyage provided the first practical proof that the Earth was spherical, established a westward route from Europe to Asia across the Pacific Ocean, and contributed significantly to the mapping of the world. |