Magellán Portugáliában
Magellan in Portugal

Summary/Abstract: The Spanish years of the life of Magellan are extremely well documented, as they are associated with the first circumnavigation of the terrestrial globe, one of the most remarkable events of the sixteenth century. The same is not true of the period prior to 1517, spent in Portugal and its overseas territories. This study points to the obscure side of the great navigator’s career, trying to draw a synthetic, informed and updated picture of Magellan’s biography before his arrival in Spain. The paper presents the various voyages of Magellan, his relations with the Portuguese ruler and Spanish merchants. In 1516 King Manuel I of Portugal turned down Magellan’s request for a higher salary. Consequently, the Portuguese sailor left Portugal for all and went to Seville

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