Did Magellan Discover the Philippines?

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The Philippines were claimed in the name of Spain in 1521 by Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer sailing for Spain, who named the islands after King Philip II of Spain.

Did Magellan discover the Philippines or was he merely visiting?

Ferdinand Magellan did not discover the Philippines. He merely landed on its shores on March 16, 1521. ... The best way to describe Magellan and the members of the expedition is this: they are among the first Europeans to set foot in the Philippines.

When Magellan did discover the Philippines?

On March 16, 1521, Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan, attempting to sail around the world for Spain, reached the Philippine archipelago.

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