Ferdinand Magellan
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Ferdinand Magellan
Summary
Ferdinand Magellan is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ponte da Barca[2]. He was born on 1480[3]. He died in Mactan[4]. He died on April 27, 1521[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], sailor[7], and seafarer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Ferdinand Magellan was born in Ponte da Barca[2].
- Ferdinand Magellan passed away in Mactan[4].
- Ferdinand Magellan was born on 1480[3].
- Ferdinand Magellan died on April 27, 1521[5].
- Ferdinand Magellan's father was Rui de Rui de Magalhães[10].
- Ferdinand Magellan's mother was Alda de Mesquita[11].
- Ferdinand Magellan was married to Justine Picq[12].
- Ferdinand Magellan held citizenship in Kingdom of Portugal[13].
- Ferdinand Magellan held citizenship in Crown of Castile[14].
- Ferdinand Magellan worked as an explorer[6].
- Ferdinand Magellan's professions included sailor[7].
- Ferdinand Magellan's professions included seafarer[8].
- Ferdinand Magellan received the Commander of the Order of Santiago[15].
- Ferdinand Magellan received the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[16].
- Ferdinand Magellan received the Order of Christ[17].
- Ferdinand Magellan was a member of Order of Santiago[18].
- Ferdinand Magellan is recorded as male[19].
- Ferdinand Magellan's instance of is recorded as human[20].
- Ferdinand Magellan's Commons category is recorded as Ferdinand Magellan[21].
- Ferdinand Magellan's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[22].
- Ferdinand Magellan's commander of is recorded as Magellan-Elcano expedition[23].
- Ferdinand Magellan's commander of is recorded as Trinidad[24].
- Ferdinand Magellan was part of the conflict Battle of Mactan[25].
- Ferdinand Magellan's family name is recorded as de Magalhães[26].
- Ferdinand Magellan's given name is recorded as Fernão[27].
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Origins and Family
Ferdinand Magellan was born in Ponte da Barca[2]. He was born on 1480[3]. His father was Rui de Rui de Magalhães[10]. His mother was Alda de Mesquita[11].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], sailor[7], and seafarer[8].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander of the Order of Santiago[15], a grade of an order[28], in Spain[29]; Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[16], a state order[30], in Portugal[31], founded in 1918[32]; and Order of Christ[17], a religious military order[33], in Portugal[34], founded in 1318[35].
Personal Life
Ferdinand Magellan was married to Justine Picq[12].
Death and Burial
Ferdinand Magellan died on April 27, 1521[5]. He died in Mactan[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Ferdinand Magellan include Magellan[36], a planetary probe[37]; Patagonian Sheepdog[38], a dog breed[39]; Magellanic Stream[40], a high-velocity cloud[41]; Magellan Navigation[42]; Magellanic Plover[43]; 4055 Magellan[44]; Magelhaens[45]; and Strait of Magellan[46].
Why It Matters
Ferdinand Magellan has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
He is credited with the discovery of Flint Island[48], a coral island[49], in Kiribati[50]; Golfo Nuevo[51], a bight[52], in Argentina[53]; Bahía Grande[54], a bight[55], in Argentina[56]; Strait of Magellan[57], a strait[58], in Chile[59]; and Small Magellanic Cloud[60], an irregular galaxy[61]. Entities named for him include Magellan[36], a planetary probe[37]; Patagonian Sheepdog[38], a dog breed[39]; Magellanic Stream[40], a high-velocity cloud[41]; Magellan Navigation[42]; Magellanic Plover[43]; and 4055 Magellan[44].
FAQs
Where was Ferdinand Magellan born?
Ferdinand Magellan was born in Ponte da Barca[2].
Where did Ferdinand Magellan die?
Ferdinand Magellan died in Mactan[4].
Who were Ferdinand Magellan's parents?
Ferdinand Magellan's father was Rui de Rui de Magalhães[10]. Ferdinand Magellan's mother was Alda de Mesquita[11].
Who was Ferdinand Magellan married to?
Ferdinand Magellan's spouses include Justine Picq[12].
What did Ferdinand Magellan do for work?
Ferdinand Magellan worked as explorer[6], sailor[7], and seafarer[8].
What awards did Ferdinand Magellan receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of Santiago[15], Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[16], and Order of Christ[17].
What did Ferdinand Magellan discover?
Ferdinand Magellan is credited as discoverer of Flint Island[48], Golfo Nuevo[51], Bahía Grande[54], and Strait of Magellan[57].