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 ranks in the top 0.34% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,114 views/month, #3,441 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Ferdinand Magellan was born in Ponte da Barca[2].
- Born in Sabrosa[10], Ferdinand Magellan…
- Ferdinand Magellan died 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[11].
- Ferdinand Magellan's mother was Alda de Mesquita[12].
- Ferdinand Magellan was married to Justine Picq[13].
- Ferdinand Magellan held citizenship in Kingdom of Portugal[14].
- Ferdinand Magellan held citizenship in Crown of Castile[15].
- Ferdinand Magellan's professions included explorer[6].
- Ferdinand Magellan's professions included sailor[7].
- Ferdinand Magellan worked as a seafarer[8].
- Ferdinand Magellan received the Commander of the Order of Santiago[16].
- Ferdinand Magellan received the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[17].
- Ferdinand Magellan received the Order of Christ[18].
- Ferdinand Magellan was a member of Order of Santiago[19].
- Ferdinand Magellan is recorded as male[20].
- Ferdinand Magellan's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Ferdinand Magellan's Commons category is recorded as Ferdinand Magellan[22].
- Ferdinand Magellan's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[23].
- Ferdinand Magellan's commander of is recorded as Magellan-Elcano expedition[24].
- Ferdinand Magellan's commander of is recorded as Trinidad[25].
- Ferdinand Magellan was part of the conflict Battle of Mactan[26].
- Ferdinand Magellan's family name is recorded as de Magalhães[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Ponte da Barca[2], a municipality of Portugal[28], in Portugal[29] and Sabrosa[10], a municipality of Portugal[30], in Portugal[31]. Ferdinand Magellan was born on 1480[3]. His father was Rui de Rui de Magalhães[11]. His mother was Alda de Mesquita[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], sailor[7], and seafarer[8].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander of the Order of Santiago[16], a grade of an order[32], in Spain[33]; Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[17], a state order[34], in Portugal[35], founded in 1918[36]; and Order of Christ[18], a religious military order[37], in Portugal[38], founded in 1318[39].
Personal Life
Among Ferdinand Magellan's spouses was Justine Picq[13].
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 Strait of Magellan[40], a strait[41], in Chile[42]; Large Magellanic Cloud[43], a dwarf galaxy[44]; Magellanic Penguin[45], a taxon[46]; Magellanic Clouds[47]; The Wake of Magellan[48]; Magellan[49]; Small Magellanic Cloud[50]; and Magallanes[51].
Why It Matters
Ferdinand Magellan ranks in the top 0.34% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,114 views/month, #3,441 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
He is credited with the discovery of Strait of Magellan[54], a strait[55], in Chile[56]; Small Magellanic Cloud[57], an irregular galaxy[58]; Flint Island[59], a coral island[60], in Kiribati[61]; Golfo Nuevo[62], a bight[63], in Argentina[64]; and Bahía Grande[65], a bight[66], in Argentina[67]. Entities named for him include Strait of Magellan[40], a strait[41], in Chile[42]; Large Magellanic Cloud[43], a dwarf galaxy[44]; Magellanic Penguin[45], a taxon[46]; Magellanic Clouds[47]; The Wake of Magellan[48]; and Magellan[49].
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[11]. Ferdinand Magellan's mother was Alda de Mesquita[12].
Who was Ferdinand Magellan married to?
Ferdinand Magellan's spouses include Justine Picq[13].
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[16], Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[17], and Order of Christ[18].
What did Ferdinand Magellan discover?
Ferdinand Magellan is credited as discoverer of Strait of Magellan[54], Small Magellanic Cloud[57], Flint Island[59], and Golfo Nuevo[62].