Magellan
Ferdinand Magellan (1480 - April 27, 1521) was a Portuguese explorer. He was the first European to lead an expedition across the Pacific Ocean.
Connected Sites
| Site | Rationale | Link |
| Belem | Belem Tower - left there to his voyages on behalf of the Portuguese king | |
| Churches and Convents of Goa | conquered 1505 | |
| Cidade Velha | visited 1519 | |
| Melaka and George Town | conquered 1511 | |
| Peninsula Valdes | visited 1520 | |
| Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara | conquered 1505 |
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