Ferdinand MagellanFerdinand Magellanby

Jesus CaldasAidan Ciesla

Andrew Lopez

1480-April 27, 1521

Born in Portugal

Sailed for

Spain

The original purpose of Ferdinand Magellan’s voyage was to find a western route to the Spice Islands. His sponsoring country was Spain. On his voyage, he went through the Strait of Magellan and the Philippines. There, Magellan found some natives, who killed him. Ferdinand Magellan’s voyage’s purpose was to find a western route to the Spice Islands.

Ferdinand Magellan’s voyage was mostly successful. The original purpose of his voyage was to find a western route to the Spice Islands, and he found them. Plus, he and his crew were the first people to circumnavigate the globe, which was a massive accomplishment. However, 219 crew members died from the terrible sailing conditions, including Magellan himself. Even though many people died, Ferdinand Magellan’s voyage was a great thing.