First Voyage around the World by Antonio Pigafetta PDF

First Voyage around the World by: Antonio Pigafetta Charie Jane M. Lao, JD, MSP, RPm, PhD (CAR)  Who is Antonio Pigafetta? a.k.a Antonio Lombardo. Born around the year 1491 in Vicenza, Italy from a wealthy family. He was the eldest son of Giovanni Pigafetta and Angela Zoga...

First Voyage around the World by: Antonio Pigafetta Charie Jane M. Lao, JD, MSP, RPm, PhD (CAR)  Who is Antonio Pigafetta? a.k.a Antonio Lombardo. Born around the year 1491 in Vicenza, Italy from a wealthy family. He was the eldest son of Giovanni Pigafetta and Angela Zoga. He was an Italian scholar and explorer. He also studied astronomy, geography, and cartography in his youth. He was one of the 18 people in Magellan’s original crew who completed the world’s first circumnavigation and returned to Spain. Died in 1534 in Vicenza, Italy. Pigafetta’s Journal It’s the most complete account of Magellan's successful circumnavigation (1519-1522). Captain-general: Ferdinand Magellan – a Portuguese gentleman. Goal of Voyage: To find the Moluccas – the Spice islands.  Who was it intended for? King Charles I of Spain wanted to find the Moluccas – the Spice islands. Ultimately, the world benefited from it.  Historical Background Spices were considered high demand and a very profitable commodity among Europeans due to their multiple uses (e.g., food preservation, flavor enhancement, and medicine). Commerce intensified the rivalry between Spain and Portugal on the Iberian Peninsula.  Historical Background  After Magellan’s plan was rejected by King Manuel I of Portugal, the Spaniards supported him to travel to the East via a westward route in pursuit of spices.  They departed from Spain on August 10, 1519.  The expedition experienced challenges along the way. 3 out of the 5 ships reached the Philippines.  Magellan’s survivors were able to reach the Spice Islands with only 2 ships.  The Victoria, led by Elcano, was the only ship left after the voyage. Only 18 out of the 270 men who started the mission survived.  Magellan’s Fleet 1. The Trinidad – 55 crews led by Ferdinand Magellan 2. The Conception – 45 crews led by Gaspar de Quesada 3. The San Antonio – 60 crews led by Juan del Catageña (Deserted the fleet on August 1520 and went back to Spain) 4. The Victoria – 43 crews led by Mendoza 5. The Santiago – 32 crews led by Juan Rodriguez  The Battle of Mactan  49 crews led by Magellan vs. 1500 natives led by Lapulapu.  Musketeers and crossbow-men fired for 30mins from a distance. Wounded the natives but they shouted louder.  Natives threw arrows, javelins, spear hardened with fire, stones, and mud.  Magellan’s right leg was pierced by a poisoned arrow. The natives killed him.  After Magellan’s Demise Gonzalo Gomez de Espinosa was chosen as the new captain, leading the ship Trinidad. Whilst, Juan Sebastian Elcano was to captain the ship Victoria. Return to Seville, Spain  September 8, 1522  18 crew members were left.  Some died of hunger, some had run away at the island of Timor, and some had been condemned to death by their crimes.  The travelogue/ journal/ logbook was presented to several people.  Significance of the Journal  Socio-cultural significance Pigafetta’s thorough account of the Visayans’ physical appearance, their attitude and traditions, reflects our Visayan ancestors’ early life. Magellan also introduced our ancestors to Christianity during this expedition.  Political significance Throughout the pre-colonial period of the Philippines, notably in Visayas, each island had Monarchy as a system of governance administered by members of a royal family or dynasty. Each island was headed by a chieftain, known as Raia or Raja.  Economic significance The barter system: Both parties exchanging goods for something that they wanted or needed. Moreover, there was also purchasing in the voyagers’ part – they bought some items like food from the early Filipinos. Filipinos wear clothing crafted from trees to conceal their natural parts, they utilize stone and metal tools for daily living, and they are wealthy in gold.  Dates to Remember  March 16, 1521: The crew arrived on Humunhon, Zamal (Samar) island.  March 18, 1521: The crew saw a boat coming toward them with 9 men in it. They met the Zuluans and gave gifts to each other as a way of showing gratitude. The Zuluans promised that they would give rice, coconuts and food within 4 days.  March 22, 1521: The Zuluans came and gave 2 boats with coconuts, sweet oranges, a jar of palm-wine, and a cock.  March 25,1521: Pigafetta fell off the boat and was rescued by a small boat. This shaped their course toward the west southwest between four small islands (i.e., Cenalo, Hiunanghan, Ibusson, and Abarien).  Dates to Remember  March 29, 1521: Magellan and the Raja of Zamatra met, became friends and gave him and his people food and other things that they brought that would be beneficial for them. Magellan became casi-casi or brother with the Raja.  March 31, 1521: The first Catholic mass.  April 7, 1521: The crew entered the port of Zubu (Cebu).  April 8, 1521: Enrique – Magellan’s interpreter went to Zubu to meet the Raja. They talked and had an agreement to show their sincerity. Magellan and the Raja had a blood pact.  April 9, 1521: The Raja of Mazaua came to the ships with the Moro to meet Magellan and make peace with him and his men. Magellan also told them about God, and encouraged them to become Christians.  Dates to Remember  April 14, 1521: 800 were baptized including Raja Humabon and his wife. Magellan ordered them to destroy their “anitos” and change it into a cross. Magellan gave the Raja’s wife a statue of the Sto. Niño de Jesus. Magellan promised to fight all rivals of the Raja including Lapulapu.  April 27, 1521: Magellan sent a message to Lapulapu that if they acknowledge the King of Spain and Raja Humabon and give them tribute, they will become allies. Lapulapu rejected.  April 28, 1521: The Battle of Mactan happened. After the battle, Raja Humabon invited the remaining crew to a feast laced with poison because they raped some women before the battle. Thank you!