Magellan's expedition set out from Seville, Spain, in 1519. He sailed westward across the Atlantic Ocean and then around the southern tip of South America, entering the Pacific Ocean. Magellan continued to sail westward across the Pacific, eventually reaching the Philippines. There, he was killed in a battle with the native people of Mactan. Despite Magellan's death, his expedition continued on and eventually completed the first circumnavigation of the globe.
Magellan was originally Portuguese, but he changed allegiances to Spain.
Magellan was born in northern Portugal and originally served as a Portuguese explorer. However, he later became embroiled in a dispute with the Portuguese king and was imprisoned. He eventually escaped from prison and fled to Spain, where he offered his services to the Spanish king. King Charles I of Spain agreed to finance Magellan's expedition to the East Indies, and Magellan set out on his voyage in 1519.
Magellan was the first European to sail through the Strait of Magellan.
While searching for a western passage to the East Indies, Magellan sailed through the Strait of Magellan, which is a narrow passage between the mainland of South America and Tierra del Fuego. The Strait of Magellan is considered one of the most dangerous waterways in the world, due to its strong winds, currents, and icebergs.
Magellan's crew mutinied against him.
During the expedition, Magellan's crew mutinied against him. The mutiny was led by several of the captains of Magellan's ships, who were unhappy with the harsh conditions of the voyage and Magellan's leadership. Magellan eventually put down the mutiny and executed the ringleaders.
Magellan was killed in the Battle of Mactan.
Magellan was killed in the Battle of Mactan, which took place on April 27, 1521, in the Philippines. Magellan and his men had come to Mactan to convert the native people to Christianity. However, the natives resisted the Spanish and killed Magellan in battle.