Ferdinand Magellan boun viaggio | Readings in Philippine History

Summary

This video narrates the life of Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese nobleman born in 1480. Educated in mathematics, astronomy, and navigation, his passion for maritime discovery led him to serve Portugal and later Spain. He embarked on a historic westward expedition to the Spice Islands, despite facing numerous challenges. Magellan's journey, filled with battles and personal sacrifices, ultimately cost him his life. His expedition marked a significant chapter in the age of exploration, with only one ship and a few crew members returning after three arduous years.

Takeaways

• 🌍 Ferdinand Magellan was born in Portugal in 1480 to a noble family and was introduced to maritime navigation early in his life.
• 👦 As a young page boy, Magellan studied mathematics, astronomy, and cartography under the guidance of Queen Leonor.
• 🏰 His interest in maritime exploration was sparked by stories of the competition between Portugal and Spain for control of the spice trade in the East Indies.
• ⚔️ In 1505, Magellan joined the Portuguese navy and participated in several battles, including the conquest of Goa and Malacca.
• 🤕 He sustained a severe knee injury during an expedition in Morocco, which left him with a lifelong limp.
• 🚢 After being rejected by the Portuguese king for support of a westward expedition, Magellan moved to Spain and changed his allegiance.
• 🇪🇸 In Spain, Magellan married into a well-connected family and secured an audience with King Charles I to propose his westward expedition to the Spice Islands.
• 🛳️ The Armada de Maluku, led by Magellan, set sail on August 10, 1519, with the goal of reaching the Spice Islands by sailing west.
• 🌐 Magellan's expedition was approved by the Spanish king on the basis that the Spice Islands were within the Spanish hemisphere, west of the line of demarcation.
• 🏴‍☠️ Only one ship, the Victoria, and 18 crew members out of 272 survived the arduous three-year journey across the Pacific.
• 💀 Magellan met his demise in a battle with indigenous people in the Philippines, where he was fatally wounded and killed.

Q & A

In which year was Ferdinand Magellan born?

Ferdinand Magellan was born in the year 1480.

What was Magellan's early role in the Portuguese nobility?

Magellan served as a page boy to Queen Leonor of Portugal at an early age.

What type of education did Magellan receive at the Queen Leonor School of Pages in Lisbon?

Magellan was encouraged to study mathematics, astronomy, celestial navigation, and cartography.

What sparked Magellan's interest in maritime discovery?

Magellan's interest in maritime discovery was sparked by stories of the competition between Portugal and Spain for sea conquest and control of the spice trade in the East Indies.

At what age did Magellan join the Portuguese navy under Francisco de Almeida?

Magellan joined the Portuguese navy at the age of 25.

What significant battles did Magellan participate in during his early naval career?

Magellan participated in the Battle of Safala in 1506 and the Battle of Goa in 1509.

What injury did Magellan sustain during the assault on Azamor in Morocco?

Magellan sustained a severe knee wound during the assault on Azamor, which resulted in a lifelong limp.

Why did Magellan change his allegiance from Portugal to Spain?

Magellan changed his allegiance after being repeatedly turned down by King Manuel I of Portugal for assistance in a westward expedition to the Spice Islands.

What was the name of the fleet that Magellan commanded for his expedition to the Spice Islands?

The fleet that Magellan commanded was called the Armada de Maluku.

How many ships and crew members initially set out with Magellan's fleet, and how many returned?

The fleet initially consisted of five ships and 272 crew members, but only one ship, the Victoria, and 18 crew members returned.

How did Magellan die during the expedition?

Magellan was killed by natives on the island of Mactan in the Philippines after a battle where he was wounded by a bamboo spear and then attacked with iron and bamboo spears and cutlasses.