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In 1505, Magellan enlisted in the fleet of Francisco de Almeida, the first viceroy of Portuguese India, whose expedition King Manuel sent to check Muslim sea power along the African and Indian coasts, and to establish a strong Portuguese presence in the Indian Ocean. Though chronicler Gaspar Correia stated that Magellan acquired considerable knowledge of navigation during this period of his Indian service, little is actually known of Magellan's first years in the East until he appeared among those sailing in November 1506 with Nuno Vaz Pereira to Sofala on the UsefulNotes/{{Mozambique}} coast.
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In 1505, Magellan enlisted in the fleet of Francisco de Almeida, the first viceroy of Portuguese India, whose expedition King Manuel sent to check Muslim sea power along the African and Indian coasts, and to [[UsefulNotes/ConquestOfPortugueseIndia establish a strong Portuguese presence presence]] in the Indian Ocean. Though chronicler Gaspar Correia stated that Magellan acquired considerable knowledge of navigation during this period of his Indian service, little is actually known of Magellan's first years in the East until he appeared among those sailing in November 1506 with Nuno Vaz Pereira to Sofala on the UsefulNotes/{{Mozambique}} coast.
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He was born in Sabrosa, UsefulNotes/{{Portugal}}, to a family of minor nobility. As a teen, he and his brother Diogo served as pages at Queen Leonora's court in Lisbon. While there, Magellan was exposed to stories of the then-raging Portuguese and Spanish rivalry for sea exploration (which was kicked off by the contemporary discoveries of UsefulNotes/ChristopherColumbus) and dominance over the spice trade in the East Indies, especially the Spice Islands, or Moluccas, modern-day UsefulNotes/{{Indonesia}}. The promises of fame and riches had Magellan develop an interest in sailing and maritime discovery.
In 1505, Magellan enlisted in the fleet of Francisco de Almeida, the first viceroy of Portuguese India, whose expedition King Manuel sent to check Muslim sea power along the African and Indian coasts, and to establish a strong Portuguese presence in the Indian Ocean. Though chronicler Gaspar Correia stated that Magellan acquired considerable knowledge of navigation during this period of his Indian service, little is actually known of Magellan's first years in the East until he appeared among those sailing in November 1506 with Nuno Vaz Pereira to Sofala on the UsefulNotes/{{Mozambique}} coast.
In 1505, Magellan enlisted in the fleet of Francisco de Almeida, the first viceroy of Portuguese India, whose expedition King Manuel sent to check Muslim sea power along the African and Indian coasts, and to establish a strong Portuguese presence in the Indian Ocean. Though chronicler Gaspar Correia stated that Magellan acquired considerable knowledge of navigation during this period of his Indian service, little is actually known of Magellan's first years in the East until he appeared among those sailing in November 1506 with Nuno Vaz Pereira to Sofala on the UsefulNotes/{{Mozambique}} coast.
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He was born in Sabrosa, UsefulNotes/{{Portugal}}, to a family of minor nobility. As a teen, he and his brother Diogo served as pages at Queen Leonora's court in Lisbon. While there, Magellan was exposed to stories of the then-raging Portuguese and Spanish rivalry for sea exploration (which was kicked off by the contemporary discoveries of UsefulNotes/ChristopherColumbus) and dominance over the spice trade in the East Indies, especially the Spice Islands, or Moluccas, then also called "Spice Islands", modern-day UsefulNotes/{{Indonesia}}. The promises of fame and riches had Magellan develop an interest in sailing and maritime discovery.
In 1505, Magellan enlisted in the fleet of Francisco de Almeida, the first viceroy of Portuguese India, whose expedition King Manuel sent to check Muslim sea power along the African and Indian coasts, and to establish a strong Portuguese presence in the Indian Ocean. Though chronicler Gaspar Correia stated that Magellan acquired considerable knowledge of navigation during this period of his Indian service, little is actually known of Magellan's first years in the East until he appeared among those sailing in November 1506 with Nuno Vaz Pereira to Sofala on the UsefulNotes/{{Mozambique}}coast.coast.
After 1512, when coming back from Malacca and motivated by letters from a fellow navigator-explorer friend of his, Francisco Serrão, he entertained the idea of reaching the Moluccas westwards, and obtained support from the UsefulNotes/{{Spa|in}}nish crown.
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In 1505, Magellan enlisted in the fleet of Francisco de Almeida, the first viceroy of Portuguese India, whose expedition King Manuel sent to check Muslim sea power along the African and Indian coasts, and to establish a strong Portuguese presence in the Indian Ocean. Though chronicler Gaspar Correia stated that Magellan acquired considerable knowledge of navigation during this period of his Indian service, little is actually known of Magellan's first years in the East until he appeared among those sailing in November 1506 with Nuno Vaz Pereira to Sofala on the UsefulNotes/{{Mozambique}}
After 1512, when coming back from Malacca and motivated by letters from a fellow navigator-explorer friend of his, Francisco Serrão, he entertained the idea of reaching the Moluccas westwards, and obtained support from the UsefulNotes/{{Spa|in}}nish crown.
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Ferdinand Magellan (Portuguese: ''Fernão de Magalhães'', Spanish: ''Fernando de Magallanes'', February 4, 1480 - April 27, 1521) was a famous Portuguese sailor and explorer who planned and led the first circumnavigation around the world in history (though sadly he died mid-way through it).
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Ferdinand Magellan (Portuguese: ''Fernão de Magalhães'', Spanish: ''Fernando de Magallanes'', February 4, 1480 - April 27, 1521) was a famous Portuguese sailor navigator and explorer who planned and led the first circumnavigation around the world in history (though sadly he died mid-way through it).
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He was born in Sabrosa, UsefulNotes/{{Portugal}}, to a family of minor nobility. As a teen, he and his brother Diogo served as pages at Queen Leonora's court in Lisbon. While there, Magellan was exposed to stories of the then-raging Portuguese and Spanish rivalry for sea exploration (which was kicked off by the contemporary discoveries of UsefulNotes/ChristopherColumbus) and dominance over the spice trade in the East Indies, especially the Spice Islands, or Moluccas, modern-day UsefulNotes/{{Indonesia}}. Intrigued by the promise of fame and riches, Magellan developed an interest in sailing and maritime discovery.
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He was born in Sabrosa, UsefulNotes/{{Portugal}}, to a family of minor nobility. As a teen, he and his brother Diogo served as pages at Queen Leonora's court in Lisbon. While there, Magellan was exposed to stories of the then-raging Portuguese and Spanish rivalry for sea exploration (which was kicked off by the contemporary discoveries of UsefulNotes/ChristopherColumbus) and dominance over the spice trade in the East Indies, especially the Spice Islands, or Moluccas, modern-day UsefulNotes/{{Indonesia}}. Intrigued by the promise The promises of fame and riches, riches had Magellan developed develop an interest in sailing and maritime discovery.
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He was born in Sabrosa, UsefulNotes/{{Portugal}}, to a family of minor nobility. As a teen, he and his brother Diogo served as pages at Queen Leonora's court in Lisbon. While there, Magellan was exposed to stories of the then-raging Portuguese and Spanish rivalry for sea exploration (including (which was kicked off by the contemporary discoveries of UsefulNotes/ChristopherColumbus) and dominance over the spice trade in the East Indies, especially the Spice Islands, or Moluccas, modern-day UsefulNotes/{{Indonesia}}. Intrigued by the promise of fame and riches, Magellan developed an interest in sailing and maritime discovery.
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He was born in Sabrosa, UsefulNotes/{{Portugal}}, to a family of minor nobility. As a teen, he and his brother Diogo served as pages at Queen Leonora's court in Lisbon. While there, Magellan was exposed to stories of the great then-raging Portuguese and Spanish rivalry for sea exploration (including the contemporary discoveries of UsefulNotes/ChristopherColumbus) and dominance over the spice trade in the East Indies, especially the Spice Islands, or Moluccas, in modern day modern-day UsefulNotes/{{Indonesia}}. Intrigued by the promise of fame and riches, Magellan developed an interest in sailing and maritime discovery.
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He was born in Sabrosa, UsefulNotes/{{Portugal}}, to a family of minor nobility. As a teen, he and his brother Diogo served as pages at Queen Leonora's court in Lisbon. While there, Magellan was exposed to stories of the great Portuguese and Spanish rivalry for sea exploration (including the contemporary discoveries of UsefulNotes/ChristopherColumbus) and dominance over the spice trade in the East Indies, especially the Spice Islands, or Moluccas, in modern day UsefulNotes/{{Indonesia}}. Intrigued by the promise of fame and riches, Magellan developed an interest in sailing and maritime discovery.
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He was born in Sabrosa, UsefulNotes/{{Portugal}}, to a family of minor nobility. As a teen, he and his brother Diogo served as pages at Queen Leonora's court in Lisbon. While there, Magellan was exposed to stories of the great Portuguese and Spanish rivalry for sea exploration (including the contemporary discoveries of UsefulNotes/ChristopherColumbus) and dominance over the spice trade in the East Indies, especially the Spice Islands, or Moluccas, in modern day UsefulNotes/{{Indonesia}}. Intrigued by the promise of fame and riches, Magellan developed an interest in sailing and maritime discovery.discovery.
In 1505, Magellan enlisted in the fleet of Francisco de Almeida, the first viceroy of Portuguese India, whose expedition King Manuel sent to check Muslim sea power along the African and Indian coasts, and to establish a strong Portuguese presence in the Indian Ocean. Though chronicler Gaspar Correia stated that Magellan acquired considerable knowledge of navigation during this period of his Indian service, little is actually known of Magellan's first years in the East until he appeared among those sailing in November 1506 with Nuno Vaz Pereira to Sofala on the UsefulNotes/{{Mozambique}} coast.
In 1505, Magellan enlisted in the fleet of Francisco de Almeida, the first viceroy of Portuguese India, whose expedition King Manuel sent to check Muslim sea power along the African and Indian coasts, and to establish a strong Portuguese presence in the Indian Ocean. Though chronicler Gaspar Correia stated that Magellan acquired considerable knowledge of navigation during this period of his Indian service, little is actually known of Magellan's first years in the East until he appeared among those sailing in November 1506 with Nuno Vaz Pereira to Sofala on the UsefulNotes/{{Mozambique}} coast.
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Ferdinand Magellan (Portuguese: ''Fernão de Magalhães'', Spanish: ''Fernando de Magallanes'', February 4, 1480 - April 27, 1521) was a famous Portuguese sailor and explorer who organized planned and led the first circumnavigation around the world in history (though sadly he died mid-way through it).
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Ferdinand Magellan (Portuguese: ''Fernão de Magalhães'', Spanish: ''Fernando de Magallanes'', February 4, 1480 - April 27, 1521) was a famous Portuguese sailor and explorer.explorer who organized the first circumnavigation around the world in history (though sadly he died mid-way through it).
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Ferdinand Magellan (Portuguese: ''Fernão de Magalhães'', Spanish: ''Fernando de Magallanes'', February 4, 1480 - April 27, 1521) was a famous Portuguese sailor and explorer.
He was born in Sabrosa, UsefulNotes/{{Portugal}}, to a family of minor nobility. As a teen, he and his brother Diogo served as pages at Queen Leonora's court in Lisbon. While there, Magellan was exposed to stories of the great Portuguese and Spanish rivalry for sea exploration (including the contemporary discoveries of UsefulNotes/ChristopherColumbus) and dominance over the spice trade in the East Indies, especially the Spice Islands, or Moluccas, in modern day UsefulNotes/{{Indonesia}}. Intrigued by the promise of fame and riches, Magellan developed an interest in sailing and maritime discovery.
Ferdinand Magellan (Portuguese: ''Fernão de Magalhães'', Spanish: ''Fernando de Magallanes'', February 4, 1480 - April 27, 1521) was a famous Portuguese sailor and explorer.
He was born in Sabrosa, UsefulNotes/{{Portugal}}, to a family of minor nobility. As a teen, he and his brother Diogo served as pages at Queen Leonora's court in Lisbon. While there, Magellan was exposed to stories of the great Portuguese and Spanish rivalry for sea exploration (including the contemporary discoveries of UsefulNotes/ChristopherColumbus) and dominance over the spice trade in the East Indies, especially the Spice Islands, or Moluccas, in modern day UsefulNotes/{{Indonesia}}. Intrigued by the promise of fame and riches, Magellan developed an interest in sailing and maritime discovery.
