FERDINAND MAGELLEN

Magellan was from northern Portugal

First went to see in 1505

HE SAILED TO INDIA, AFRICA, MALISIA, MOROCCO AND SOUTH AMERICA

Magellan got interested about voyages when he learned about Vasco De Gama of Portugal and other explorers.

Magellan became a sea captain that lead the first expedition that sailed around the world.
First European to cross ocean.

FACTS ABOUT MEGELLAN-

• At age 12 he became a page to Queen leonor.
• Magellan didn't survive the voyage but without his leadership the expedition wouldn't have been possible
• Portuguese name was fernao de magelhaes