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JudyIn 1521, Portuguese-born Spanish explorer Ferdinand Magellan arrived at Samar and Leyte, and claimed the islands for Spain and named them after The name Philippines was derived from King Philip II of Spain in the 16th century. Spanish explorer Ruy López de Villalobos used the name Las Islas Filipinas, in honor of the Prince of Asturias (Spain) during his expedition to the islands, originally referring to the islands of Leyte, and Samar.Despite the presence of other names, the name Filipinas was chosen as the name of the archipelago.
About the history of Magellan, he asked three kings that he would travel. One of them was King Philip, who agreed that Magellan would travel. But the other kings said "no". But he followed King Philip and set off. King Philip gave him five boats to travel with. When he was travelling, he saw a unknown country. He named it PHILIPPINES. The country PHILIPPINES, was named by King Philip.
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Did Columbus discover the Philippines?
No.
When did Magellan discover the Philippines?
Magellan and his expedition were the first Spaniards to reach The Philippines, but they did not discover it. They reached The Philippines on March 16, 1521.
How many years did Japanese stay in the Philippines?
They stay 10 years to discover Philippines more. They are from the East of theAsia.That'swhy I post this, because I like others to learn.
How did Ferdinand Magellan discover the Philippines?
Ferdinand discovered Philippines in the 16th century. For a reason Ferdinand was just lost until he and his forces arrived in dry land on what is n ow named the Philippines.
What new land did Ferdinand Magellan discover?
He discovered the Philippines. He also named the Pacific Ocean and he named a strait after himself.
