FIRST VOYAGE AROUND THE WORLD - PRIMERVIAJEALREDEDORDELMUNDO
The First Voyage around the world by Magellan
This book was taken from the chronicles of contemporary vogagers and navigators of the 16th century.
One of the primary sources from different historical periods and one of the study of the PrecolonialPhilippines.
It is written by AntonioPigafetta.
It is his first hand observation and general impression of the far east including their experience in the Visayas.
AntonioPigafetta (1491-1531)
Italian scholar and explorer from the Republic of Venice
He studied astronomy,geography and cartography
He travels with the Portuguese explorer FerdinandMagellan and his crew by the order of KingCharles one of Spain on their voyage around the world In the expedition began in August1519 and ended in September1522.
The ship he was with, the Victoria, was the only ship that was able to return to Spain.
Antonio Pigafetta
He published the book “FirstVoyagearoundtheworldbyMagellan” upon returned to Italy.
He’s original diary was lost and it is not known in what language it was written but survives 4 manuscripts, 1 in Italian and 3 in French.
Magellan was a Portuguese who led the exploration of the world included the 5 ships provided by the King of Spain, CharlesV, namely the Trinidad,SanAntonio ,Conception,Victoria and the Santiago Having a total of 270 crew members.
spain - west
portugal - east
In October21, 1520, they crossed the SouthAmerica for month until they found the Straight of Magellan in 38 days.
PACIFICOCEAN
It is named by Magellan “ MarPacifico” which means “TranquilorCalm”
They took them 99 days to crossed the ocean.
LADRONESISLANDS
Presently known as the MarianasIslands.
Located south-southeast of Japan, west-southwest of Hawaii, north of NewGuinea And east of Philippines.
They only have 3 ships left.
Something misfortunate happened, Magellan thought that the native from this island steal something from them so they retaliate, they burned the house of the natives and called the Island - LadronesIslands
March 16, 1521
Arrival in zamal ( samar at present )
But Magellan decided to land in another inhabited island for greater security where they could rest for a few days
The island was called humunu (now humunhon)
In humunu, People there showed them joy and eagerness and welcomed them with food, drinks and gifts. In return, natives gave them fish, palm wine(uraca), figs, two cochos ( Palm) , rice and other food supplies.
Magellan and his men called it (Humunhon) Aquada da li buoni Segnialli (“ theWatering-placeofGoodSigns”)
Here, they found the first signs of gold in the island
There are many islands in that district and therefore they call them the articulable SanLazarus as they were discovered in the Sunday of SaintLazarus.
March 25, 1521
The saw two ballanghai balangay, a long boat full of people in Massava/Mazaua.
Pigafetta referred to as the kingOfballanghai ( RaiaSiagu), sent his men to ship Magellan
European entertain and gave them gifts.
Few days, Magellan was introduced To kings brother Who was a king of another Island namely, RaiaCalambu, king of Zuluan and Calagan ( Butuan and Caragua)
March 31, 1521
The first mass in the Philippines was held in Manzaua (limasawa)
It was attended by Magellan the RaiaColambu,RaiaSiaui,Spanishvoyagers and localIslanders.
April 7, 1521
landed on Zubu now Cebu
The king of Zubu wanted Magellan to pay tribute to them but Magellan refused and told the translator that they are working for the king of Spain and that and seem with war
Enrique was a Malaysian and slave of Magellan that served him as his translator.
April 14, 1521
He(Magellan) encourage the king to Be a good Christian to burned the idols and to praised the cross
A mass was held with RaiaHumabon and his people attending the Ceremony
800 souls were baptised.
Pigafetta showed the queen an image of our Lady a very beautiful wooden child Jesus and a cross And keep in Cebu known now as St.Niño.
This time he admitted that he burned a village down for a obeying either the king nor Magellan.
April 26, 1521
According to Zula, chief of Matan,Cilapulapu refused to obey the king of Spain.
Cilapulapu did not want to pay Magellan and his men the boat that they were promised
Magellan was not pleased since they went to Matan to Garner for their expedition.
Zula requested the Captain send him only one boatd of's en to fight against the otherChief. The captain general decided to go thitler with three boatloads.
And then, 49 people with Magellan fought against the natives with Lapulapu.
Some who had left had no choice but to fought back.
Magellan died because as he becomeweak, he was killed by the natives stubbing him to death and left there near the sea shore.
Some people who have left Invited by RahaHumabon In the fiest not knowing that it was his trap and killed by the people of Raha Humabon.
November 8, 1521
The remaining people of Magellan came to MoluccusIsland
Only 2 ships remaining. ( Trinidad and Victoria)
They continue their journey going back to Spain on September6, 1522