No. 1,401 in the Index · Science
Ferdinand Magellan
Portuguese explorer in the service of Spain.
The record
Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer in the service of Spain. Born in 1480 in Ponte da Barca, Magellan died on 27 April 1521 in Mactan.
Honours include Master of the Order of Santiago, Military Order of Saint James of the Sword and Order of Christ.
With a Wikipedia article in 197 languages, Ferdinand Magellan is No. 1,401 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 1480, Ponte da Barca
- Died
- 27 April 1521, Mactan
- Country
- Kingdom of Portugal
- Known as
- Explorer, sailor, seafarer
- Field
- Science
- Languages
- Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
- Wikipedia editions
- 197
Did you know
41
Lived to 41.
197
Has a Wikipedia article in 197 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Ferdinand Magellan
- FatherRui de Rui de Magalhães
- MotherAlda de Mesquita
- SpouseJustine Picq
Honours and works
Awards
- Master of the Order of Santiago
- Military Order of Saint James of the Sword
- Order of Christ
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