Magellan

[ muh-jel-uhn ]

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Ferdinand, c1480–1521, Portuguese navigator: discoverer of the Strait of Magellan 1520 and the Philippines 1521.
Strait of Magellan, Also Straits of Magellan. a strait near the southern tip of South America between the mainland of Chile and Tierra del Fuego and other islands, connecting the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. 360 miles (580 kilometers) long.

Magellan

/ məˈɡɛlən /

Strait of Magellan
a strait between the mainland of S South America and Tierra del Fuego, linking the S Pacific with the S Atlantic. Length: 600 km (370 miles). Width: up to 32 km (20 miles)

Magellan

/ məˈɡɛlən /

MagellanFerdinand?14801521MPortugueseTRAVEL AND EXPLORATION: navigator Ferdinand. Portuguese name Fernão de Magalhães. ?1480–1521, Portuguese navigator in the service of Spain. He commanded an expedition of five ships that set out to sail to the East Indies via the West. He discovered the Strait of Magellan (1520), crossed the Pacific, and reached the Philippines (1521), where he was killed by natives. One of his ships reached Spain (1522) and was therefore the first to circumnavigate the world

She takes us back to the pivotal moments that earned a place in history for such trailblazers as Magellan and Balboa.

The King of Portugal was a powerful ruler and anxious for new possessions, yet he did not encourage Magellan.

It was a sad disappointment, and Magellan turned away from the king's presence with a bitter heart.

The weather was good, and Magellan, now Admiral Magellan, watched constantly for land.

But Magellan learned of their wicked plot in time to defeat them, and he punished them as they deserved.

But they did not stay many days, for Magellan was not even now ready to give up his search for the famous lands of the East.

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