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Death of Magellan in the Philippines
On April 27, 1521, Ferdinand Magellan led a Spanish expedition into the conflict between Cebu and Mactan chieftain Lapu-Lapu, and was killed by nativ…
Timeline
- 1521Cebu · CebuMagellan converted the chieftain Humabon in Cebu and formed an alliance with him; at Humabon's request he sent forces to attack the Mactan chieftain Lapu-Lapu, who refused to submit, with the expedition carrying firearms and small boats to cross the strait and attack.
- 1521Mactan Island beach · CebuThe rising tide prevented the Spanish small boats from reaching the shore; Magellan led about sixty men wading ashore, where they were met by Lapu-Lapu's warriors with bamboo spears and poisoned arrows. Magellan was surrounded and stabbed to death by several warriors in the melee, and the survivors retreated in disorder.
Sources
- Battle of Mactan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Mactan
- Ferdinand Magellan https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ferdinand-Magellan