Questions and Answers
What was the main objective of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition?
Why did Ferdinand Magellan lose the favor of the king of Portugal?
What was the name given by Ferdinand Magellan to the passage found near 50 degrees S latitude?
How many ships set sail with Ferdinand Magellan from Spain in 1519?
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What was the latitude at which the Strait of Magellan was found?
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Which European power was granted authority over land in the New World west of 50 degrees W longitude?
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What event led to the loss of one of Magellan's ships?
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Study Notes
Ferdinand Magellan's Expedition
- Led the first expedition to sail around the world in the 16th century
- Was a young Portuguese noble who served the king of Portugal before losing favor
Dismissal and New Alliance
- Dismissed from service by the king of Portugal
- Offered to serve the future Emperor Charles V of Spain
Papal Decree and Territorial Claims
- A papal decree of 1493 assigned land in the New World:
- West of 50 degrees W longitude to Spain
- East of that line to Portugal
- Magellan aimed to prove the East Indies fell under Spanish authority
The Voyage
- Set sail from Spain on September 20, 1519, with five ships
- One ship sank while exploring South America's topography in search of a water route
- Remaining four ships searched along the southern peninsula of South America
- Found the passage at 50 degrees S latitude
- Magellan named it the Strait of All Saints, now known as the Strait of Magellan
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Explore the life and voyages of Ferdinand Magellan, who led the first expedition to sail around the world, and learn about the historical context of his journey. Discover how he navigated the complexities of royal courts and papal decrees in the 16th century.
