First Voyage Around

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e World
By Antonio Pigafetta

Presented by:
Renze Manuel Orea
Ruel Saban Jr.
Jorge Vincent Nollan
 Table of Contents
...What is First Voyage Around The World

...Background of the Author

...Contents of the Document

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...Significance of the Document

...Relevance of the Document to Philippine History

 What is “First Voyage Around
the World”?
- It is one of the few primary sources in Readings in
Philippine History.
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- It is written by Antonio Pigafetta in the year

around 1519-1522 on board in one of the five
ships that was first to circumnavigate the world.

- A narrative and cartographic record of their

journey
 Background of the Author
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Francisco Antonio Pigafetta

(Antonio Lombardo)
 -Famous Italian seafarer, geographer, and traveller born around 1490 and died in the
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same city in 1534.

-He served on board the galleys of the Knights of Rhodes at the beginning of 16th
century.
-Studied astronomy, cartography, geography.
-He accompanied papal nuncio, Monsignor Chieragati to Spain in 1519
-He accompanied Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and Juan Sebastian Elcano
in the famous expedition to Moluccas Islands which began in August 1519 and ended in
1522.
-He heard about Magellan’s expedition in his time in Barcelona in the year 1519 and later
obtained the permission to join the voyage.
 Contents of the Document
Before the Voyage...
-Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer who went to Spain after his proposal
for a voyage was denied by the King and Queen of his land.

-After going to Spain, he proposed an expedition to the ruler of Spain by using a

different route to bypass the Treaty of Tordesillas during that time.
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-But the Spanish seafaring community reacted strongly against the king’s acceptance
of the Portuguese-led expedition. The influence of Juan Rodríguez de Fonseca, the
bishop of Burgos and head of the powerful Casa de Contratación (House of
Commerce), an administration that oversaw all Spanish explorations, hindered the
proper organization of the expedition, which was delayed more than once.

-Magellan wanted to go to the spice islands of Moluccas Islands because spices from
Asia or from the east are quite popular and the products from Asia are in demand
among traders.
 Treaty of Tordesillas
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 Contents of the Document
Beginning of the voyage...
-They departed on September 19, 1519 with a total of 5 ships and 270 crew
members which was provided by King Charles the V.

-They took the route of Atlantic Ocean and landed at Brazil going down
southward to find a route going to east.
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-While on the voyage, the members among the crew have doubts of what is
about to happen to them and unfortunately a mutiny happened in the ship
because the members are confused as to why a Portuguese is leading a
Spanish expedition.

-In about a year in wondering in South America, Magellan found the Strait of
Magellan which is a small passageway that leads to the eastward route
towards the Pacific Ocean.

-They did not expect that this ocean will be very vast and big. It took them
99 days to cross it.
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-They landed on Guam on March 6, 1521. There was an unfortunate event where
they thought that the natives from Guam tried to steal from them. Due to the
misunderstanding, Magellan and his men retaliated by burning their houses and
around this time. After they departed, Magellan referred to the island as “Island of
Thieves” (Isla de Ladrones). They only have about 3 ships, because the other 1 was
destroyed and the other 1 has escaped.
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-They arrived at the Philippine Island in Samar (Zamal) on March 16,2021. Based on
Antonio Pigafetta, “They exhibited great signs of pleasure at seeing us”. The natives
expressed signs of joy at the presence of the crew of Magellan. Magellan
succeeded in influencing the faith of the people. They had their own idols and God
but eventually threw them away as they embraced Christianity.
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-On April 7, 1521 Magellan arrived in Cebu (Zubu) where he met Raja Humabon
and accepted Magellan's baptism for Christianity. Raja Humabon accepted
Magellan’s offer that he should serve under his flag for a condition. Raja
Humabon wanted Magellan’s assistance to match his force with Lapu-Lapu,
another local chieftain. Magellan also tried to convince Lapu-Lapu to comply
with Raja Humabon’s orders. Lapu-Lapu refused and Magellan threatened him.
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-In the hopes of spreading terror and fear among the natives, Magellan burnt
their houses, but instead of scaring them, they become angrier and furious
towards Magellan and his men. They did not expect the natives to retaliate, 2 of
Magellan’s men were killed in the process
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-Magellan ordered for frontal assault but his other men refused and only 15
men were left to attack which leaves them with no choice. Magellan hoped
that the boats would fire cannon at the natives but the ships were to far
away. Magellan received a fatal wound and his forces decided to flee.

-Based on Antonio Pigafetta, The captain , Magellan, faced downward..

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“Soon as he fell, the natives immediately rushed upon him with iron and
bamboo spears and cutlasses until they killed their mirror, our light, our
comfort and our true guide”. “When they wounded him, he turned back to
see whether we were all in the boats. There upon, beholding him dead, we
wounded, retreated as best as we could, to the boats which we were
already pulling off”

-The remaining men went back to Raja Humabon for a feast which was a
trap for Magellan’s men, 27 men were killed and the others fled.
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After the battle...
-The remaining men arrived on Moluques in November 8, 1521 and the men traded
spices. The ship that remained is 2 which is named Trinidad and Victoria. They planned
on sailing but the problem is that Trinidad is not in a good condition and already had
holes which prevented it from sailing. The men decided that they should split and leave
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trinidad and the crew for repairs while Victoria will return to spain which was led by Juan
Sebastian Elcano.

-After Trinidad was repaired, they used the route that Magellan took to get back to
Spain. Unfortunately, Trinidad was caught by the Portuguese fleet and the crew were
put to jail. On the other hand, Victoria remained and went back to Spain successfully on
September 6, 1522.

-Among the 270 members, only 18 survived and went to Spain but eventually became 35
due to the imprisoned members who were released.
 Significance of the Document
-Shows the importance of geography and cartography
during the old times in terms of travelling
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-Debunked the Flat Earth Theory and proved that the

shape of the Earth is indeed round

-Emphasized the true meaning of discovery and

rediscovery
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- Their expedition signified the importance of unity

 Relevance of the Document to
Philippine History
-It gave us insight and description about the state of
the Philippines in the pre-colonial period
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-It taught us the true events that have took place

in our history

-It made us realize the positive and negatives

characteristics that we Filipinos possess
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Enrique of Malacca
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