Ferdinand Magellan

Born: February 4, 1480 (Sabrosa, Portugal)
Died : April 27, 1521 (Mactan, Phillipines)
Portugese Explorer
Son of Rui de Magalhaes and Alda de Mesquita
Page to Queen Leonor, wife of John II
First Sailor to Circumnavigate the World, Departed from Seville during this journey
Sailed for both Portugal and Spain
Devout Christian
Sought riches and the diffusion of Christianity
Successfully spread Christianity to some regions he visited during his journey
Failed to bring many riches home to Portugal from his journey as he was killed in the Phillipines and lost many crew and ships