Ferdinand Magellan (full name Ferdinand Magellan, Portuguese: Fern? O demagalo? es； Spanish: ferdinand magellan,1480spring-1521April 27th), explorer, navigator, colonist and Portuguese, working for the Spanish government.

1519-1522 in September, Magellan died in a tribal conflict in the Philippines while the fleet was sailing around the world. After his death, the sailors on board continued to sail west and returned to Europe, completing the first round-the-world voyage of mankind.

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At the age of 33, Magellan returned to his hometown of Portugal. He applied to Portuguese King Manuel to organize a fleet to explore and sail around the world. But the king didn't agree, because he thought that the eastern trade had been effectively controlled and there was no need to open up new navigation channels.

15 17, he left Portugal and went to Seville, Spain, where he once again requested to sail around the world. The commander of the fortress in Seville appreciated his talent and courage very much and agreed to his request and married his daughter.

15 18 In March, Spanish King Charles V (Carlos I) received Magellan, who made another request for navigation and presented the king with a homemade exquisite colored globe. The king quickly agreed to him.

1565438+On September 20th, 2009, under the instructions of the king, Magellan organized a fleet of five ships, with Trinidad as the flagship, as well as San Antonio, Concepcion, Victoria and Santiago, ready to set sail.

However, the Portuguese king soon knew this, and he was afraid that Magellan's voyage would help Spain surpass Portugal. So, he not only sent people to create rumors in Seville, but also sent some spies to sneak into Magellan's fleet, ready to kill and assassinate Magellan.

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