The Incredible Story of the Magellan-Elcano Circumnavigation 1519-1522. 1.5 Million Views

The Incredible Story of the Magellan-Elcano Circumnavigation 1519-1522. 1.5 Million Views
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1,534,758 views October 24, 2022
Heroes and Legends Documentary Channel
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September 2022 marks the 500th anniversary of the first circumnavigation of the globe by the expedition led by Ferdinand Magellan (Fernando de Magallanes/Fernão de Magalhães), and completed by Juan Sebastian Elcano- and it should be mentioned, a young slave boy by the name of Henry (Enrique) of Malacca.
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The story of how the spurned Portuguese Captain went to work for the Spanish is full of court intrigue, international espionage, daring exploits and narrow escapes; but also one of tragic blunders, mutiny and betrayal.
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Underscoring the fierce competition between Spain and Portugal for naval supremacy and a trade monopoly to the Orient is also the drama of East-West confrontation; the demise of Islamic hegemony and the emergence of European global economic & military dominance and a clash of cultures that changed the face of the world forever.
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To access a pdf - English OCR translation of Antonio Pigafetta's personal diary of the Magellan Voyage please visit our resource section at www.heroesandlegends.com.au
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