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    Pigafetta's account of Magellan's voyage is one of the most important sources on 16th century Philippine history. As one of the few survivors who kept a detailed journal and later wrote a formal account, Pigafetta provided invaluable insights into the physical, social, cultural, religious, and economic conditions in the Philippines at the time through his observations and descriptions. His work significantly enriched the field of Philippine historiography.

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    Pigafetta's account of Magellan's voyage is one of the most important sources on 16th century Philippine history. As one of the few survivors who kept a detailed journal and later wrote a formal account, Pigafetta provided invaluable insights into the physical, social, cultural, religious, and economic conditions in the Philippines at the time through his observations and descriptions. His work significantly enriched the field of Philippine historiography.

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    Pigafetta's account of Magellan's voyage is one of the most important sources on 16th century Philippine history. As one of the few survivors who kept a detailed journal and later wrote a formal account, Pigafetta provided invaluable insights into the physical, social, cultural, religious, and economic conditions in the Philippines at the time through his observations and descriptions. His work significantly enriched the field of Philippine historiography.

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    HISTORY

    DISCUSSION WEEK 3

    Antonio Pigafetta
     (1491-c.1534) Why is Pigafetta’s account
     Vicenza, Venice, Italy
     Astronomy, geography, cartography
    important in the study of
     Supernumeraries, men coming from Philippine history?
    prominent families who will join the
    trip for the love of adventure and for Relevance of the document
    the advancement of military service
     Among the 18 survivors who returned  Enriched Philippine historiography
    to Spain  Provided a glimpse of the political,
     Kept a detailed journal of the voyage economic, and social conditions of the
    from Seville until they returned islands in the Visayas during the 16th
    century
     Wrote a formal account of the voyage
    but was not able to publish it  Description of
     Longest and most comprehensive  Physical appearance
    account of the expedition  Social life
     Religious beliefs and cultural practices
     Economic activities
     (through the help of Enrique de
    Malacca
    Antonio Pigafetta
     (1491-c.1534)
     Vicenza, Venice, Italy
     Astronomy, geography, cartography
     Supernumeraries, men coming from prominent families who will join the trip for the love of
    adventure and for the advancement of military service
     Among the 18 survivors who returned to Spain
     Kept a detailed journal of the voyage from Seville until they returned
     Wrote a formal account of the voyage but was not able to publish it
     Longest and most comprehensive account of the expedition

    Why is Pigafetta’s account important in the study of Philippine history?


    Relevance of the document
     Enriched Philippine historiography
     Provided a glimpse of the political, economic, and social conditions of the islands in the Visayas
    during the 16th century
     Description of
     Physical appearance
     Social life
     Religious beliefs and cultural practices
     Economic activities
     (through the help of Enrique de Malacca)

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