Ferdinand magellan 1480 27 april 1521 was a portuguese explorer. An overview of the planet venus, the second planet in the solar system. See the fact file below for more information on ferdinand magellan or alternatively, you can download our 25page ferdinand magellan worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment. Growing up ferdinand magellan was born in 1480 in northern portugal. Nov 12, 2019 more than 75 years ago, munro leaf wrote the story of ferdinand and his friend robert lawson illustrated the story. The ferdinand magellan was designated a national historic landmark by the united states. The ferdinand magellan became the first passenger railcar built for a president since the war department had built a special car for the use of abraham lincoln in 1865. They create a timeline of magellan s voyages and life. Ferdinand magellan led the first expedition to sail all the way around the world.
Ferdinand magellan biography childhood, life achievements. Born of a noble family, he was reared as a page in the royal household. He grew up in a wealthy family and served as a page in the royal court. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He had a disagreement with the portugese king as to whether the. Ferdinand magellan on fakebook fakebook create a fictional social profile at.
Ferdinand magellan was born into an aristocratic family of impoverished sabrosa in the province of trasosmontes, in northern portugal. The man who sailed the world ferdinand magellans global journey gave him fame, but took his life getting to the pacific by ship, without having to go over land, was the biggest challenge of. Journal of ferdinand magellan s voyage around the world in 1522, written by antonio pigafetta, italian gentleman from vincenza who survived the trip. He became the first european to sail the pacific ocean, and the first to sail around the world. With nickelsteel armor and threeinch thick bullet resistant windows, fdrs train was a rolling fortress.
What is a good book on magellan or other explorers like. Born in northern portugal around 1480, magellan belonged to a romantic era of the sea during which bartholomeu dias rounded. He was born around 1480 in a noble family and always dreamed of exploring the world. The book used for this unit study is magellan a voyage around the world by fiona macdonald. Magellans terrifying circumnavigation of the globe p. Born in 1480, his birthplace is recorded as either sabrosa or porto in. When portuguese sailor ferdinand magellan set sail from spain in 1519, he believed he could get to the spice islands by sailing west through or around the new. Ferdinand magellen was a great explorer from the 1500s. The magellans were of noble blood, but they had little money or power. The story revolves and grows around ferdinands unique, gentle nature compared to the other bulls who like to fight with each.
Research papers report that ferdinand magellan was the first man to circumnavigate the globe. I read about him to learn and get information on him for my part in the wax museum. Well, unlikely candidate or not, bergreen has done a superb job. Ferdinand magellan is known for circumnavigating sailing around the world. One recommended book would be who was ferdinand magellan. Ferdinand magellan this portuguese explorer was born on october 12, 1492 in southern spain. Who was ferdinand magellan by sydelle kramer is a book full of amazing facts about ferdinand magellan. Ferdinand magellan was born in portugal, either in the city of porto or in sabrosa, circa 1480. When he was a soldier he was hit in the leg and caused him to have a permanent limp and have to walk with a cane. Who was ferdinand magellan kramer, sydelle, who hq. I wanted to read books which are optimally authentic 1, and not academic journallike reading experience.
Marksheet startup guide print share gallery search new. Some leaders believe they have godlike decisionmaking capacity duration. Ferdinand magellan, traveling west from europe, in 1521, reached a region of southeast asia the malay archipelago, which he had reached on. Ferdinand magellan if incorrect, please navigate to the appropriate directory location. Information on ferdinand magellan can be found in history books at the local library, or in history related articles online. Journal of ferdinand magellans voyage around the world in 1522, written by antonio pigafetta, italian gentleman from vincenza who survived the trip. Ferdinand magellan was born in sabrosa, portugal, in 1480 into a noble family.
List of books and articles about ferdinand magellan online. Ferdinand is a bull, who grows up with other young bulls in the pastures of spain, an unlikely character and setting for a childrens picture book. Link to this page view link to the book embed a mini book reader 1 page 2 pages open to this page. Born in 1480, his birthplace is recorded as either sabrosa or porto in portugal. He got his chance in 1506 when he went to the east indies and participated in several military and exploratory expeditions in malacca and the moluccas, known as.
Immediately download the ferdinand magellan summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching ferdinand magellan. Ferdinand magellan was a portuguese explorer who sailed for spain. In search of fame and fortune, portuguese explorer ferdinand magellan c. Ferdinand magellan was the first explorer to circumnavigate the globe and across the pacific ocean. He was born in portugal in 1480 and when he was young, he learned cartography mapmaking, astronomy and navigation in lisbon. Ferdinand magellan was born in portugal, circa 1480. From spain he sailed around south america, discovering the strait of magellan, and across the pacific. Introduction ferdinand magellan is known for circumnavigating sailing around the world. The book can also be used teach students how to identify causeandeffect relationships and to ask and answer questions as they read. Meet ferdinand magellan, the swashbuckling 16th century explorer who masterminded the first ever voyage to sail round the world. Named after the portuguese explorer, the ferdinand magellan also known as u. Students use microsoft encarta and web sites on the world wide web to research ferdinand magellan. After serving as a soldier in the portuguese fleet for a couple of years, he got largely involved with searching a westerly route for spices.
Jan 30, 2017 ferdinand magellan, traveling west from europe, in 1521, reached a region of southeast asia the malay archipelago, which he had reached on previous voyages traveling east from 1505 to 15111512. He also discovered a passage from the atlantic ocean to the pacific ocean that is today called the straits of magellan. Ferdinand magellan was a portugueseborn navigator, who, by way of attempting to reach the spicerich southeast asia, initiated the circumnavigation of the earth. At age twelve, ferdinand was chosen to be a page at the court of queen leonora. Manuscript on parchment fine of a journal of ferdinand magellans voyage around the world in 1522, written by antonio pigafetta ca. He has allowed me and about two hundred and fifty others to travel on an important expedition to the spice islands. On the dust jacket of laurence bergreens superb new book, over the edge of the world, ferdinand magellans epic sea voyage is described. What a world this was to live in two or three centuries ago, when it was getting itself discovered. This was where ferdinand, the youngest of three children, grew up. This wonderful story of dreams, adventure and passion is very well put in a simple but entertaining way. Magellan is also the name of a camp cooking equipment company, and i have certainly cooked on stoves such as this one on camping trips as well as in my first apartment in buenos aires.
Alexander smith ferdinand magellan grew up in an age of discovery. Discusses the journey undertaken by ferdinand magellan and his fiveship armada in an attempt to find a western route to the indies, which ended up being the first fleet to circumnavigate the globe. Although magellan died during the journey, he is credited with the first circumnavigation of the earth. List of books and articles about ferdinand magellan. Ferdinand magellan is one of the most famous explorers ever. Though he was killed in the philippines, one of his ships continued westward to spain, accomplishing the first circumnavigation of earth. An introduction to the history of the spanish colony. Sometime around 1480 in portugal, a boy named ferdinand was born to the magellan family. I have recently done a bit of research on what books to read to know more about explorers, including these two. When portuguese sailor ferdinand magellan set sail from spain in 1519, he believed he could get to the spice islands by sailing west through. They write sequential paragraphs based on the information included in the group. Ferdinand magellan was the leader of the first expedition to circumnavigate the real world. Over the edge of the world by laurence bergreen is a powerful page turner of the true story of what magellan and his crew went through just to find nutmeg and cinnamon. Jul 25, 2019 ferdinand magellan february 3, 1480april 27, 1521, a portuguese explorer, set sail in september 1519 with a fleet of five spanish ships in an attempt to find the spice islands by heading west.
Ferdinand magellan simple english wikipedia, the free. Create a spoof social media profile for a person, theme, place or object being studied. Manuscript on parchment fine of a journal of ferdinand magellan s voyage around the world in 1522, written by antonio pigafetta ca. Copy and paste one of these options to share this book elsewhere. Though he was killed in the philippines, his ship the victoria continued westward to spain, accomplishing the first circumnavigation of the globe. We dress up like our character and recite a paragraph from memory in our museum. The man who sailed the world history smithsonian magazine. He was the first european to sail across the pacific ocean and discovered a route by which ships could sail a complete circle around the world. Ferdinand magellan february 3, 1480april 27, 1521, a portuguese explorer, set sail in september 1519 with a fleet of five spanish ships in an attempt to find the spice islands by heading west. Timeline and summary of ferdinand magellans biography. More than 75 years ago, munro leaf wrote the story of ferdinand and his friend robert lawson illustrated the story. Ferdinand magellana man who made the first journey round the globe possible in a times when people didnt know earth was round. His parents were members of the portuguese nobility and after their deaths, magellan became a page.
Magellan gin is a blue gin inspired by magellans voyage, particularly the spices that victoria had on board notably cloves. Great children book ages 912 to start learning about discoverers and how the world learned that the world was round. Many of the men brought back to life in bergreens book are worthy of books just on their own stories. Ferdinand magellan a man who made the first journey round the globe possible in a times when people didnt know earth was round. In 1506, magellan went to the spice islands indonesia to participate in several military and exploratory expeditions. Follow the exciting life of ferdinand magellan, who carried much power in commanding an entire fleet into a one of a kind journey. Ferdinand magellan presidential railcar miami, florida. Biography of ferdinand magellan, portuguese explorer. He served with the portugese fleet in the far east.
Ferdinand magellan introduces students to this fearless leader and details the many hardships he and his crew endured throughout the voyage. Ferdinand magellan by candy gourlay, tom knight waterstones. Magellan had a joyful childhood living in a manor house in the northern region of portuguese region of minho. Ferdinand magellan biography, voyage, discoveries, death.
Your research paper should report that ferdinand magellan was killed in the philippines, and of the five ships that left spain, only one returned, captained by a man who had mutinied against magellan. Discover ferdinand magellan presidential railcar in miami, florida. After serving as a court page for two years, his adventurous spirit led him to a career as an explorer. The straits of magellan, located at the southern tip of south america are named for him. The current owner gold coast railroad museum in miamidade county, florida, acquired it in 1959. When portuguese sailor ferdinand magellan set sail from. This biography of ferdinand magellan, who in 1519 commanded the most remarkable and perilous voyage in seafaring history, rarely captures the drama of its subject. This is an amazing book because it talk about why he is important to history and. He is the first person to successfully sail west from europe to asia, the first european to sail the pacific ocean, and most importantly the first to lead an expedition where he was able to circumnavigate the entire world. However, this title is both fitting and a misnomer. Ferdinand magellan, portuguese navigator and explorer. King charles the first has made a wise decision this day.
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