Ferdinand Magellan was born in Portugal into an influential family. His parents died when he was 10 and he was sent to the queen's court. When he was 12, he became a page for the queen.

Those born on this date are under the sign of Aquarius. They include: -- Explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1480 -- Musician ...

More than just dates and boring facts. 1451 Sultan Mehmed II the Conqueror inherits the throne of the Ottoman Empire. 1480 Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who first circled the globe, is ...