Ferdinand Magellan was a famous Portuguese explorer born on May 19, 1480 in Sabrosa, Portugal. He is best known for his ambitious plan to circumnavigate the world in search of a westerly route for spices. His expedition was the first successful attempt to circumnavigate the world, although Magellan himself did not complete the journey.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M
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About
Famous Portuguese Explorer who sought a westerly route for spices. He planned the first successful expedition to circumnavigate the world.
Before Fame
Due to his family's heritage, he became the page to the Portuguese royal court after his parents' death.
Trivia
He was the first Explorer to sail from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
Family Life
He had two children with his wife, the daughter of his friend Diogo Barbosa.
Associated With
He went out on his voyage shortly after Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas.