Magellan reached the Philippines 498 years ago. How did he die there later?
After the break, Magellan's fleet continued to sail westward and arrived in the present Philippine Islands. In order to persuade the Spanish leaders on the island, Magellan conducted a military exercise nearby. A week later, the leader of Cebu Island was baptized with his family and hundreds of subjects. Soon, some residents of this island and nearby islands were also baptized. Magellan became the protector of these new Christians.
In order to carry out colonial rule, he intervened among the leaders of nearby islands. 152 1 On the night of April 27th, he led more than 60 people to the island in three boats. Because there were many rocks in the water, the ship could not dock, so Magellan and more than 60 crew members waded ashore. Unexpectedly, the rebellious islanders were already ready. Magellan ordered the artillery and archers to fire at them, but they couldn't get in. Then the islanders pounced on them, and the crew could not resist. They fought and retreated, and the islanders followed. Magellan, eager to clear the gap, ordered the village to be burned to disturb people's hearts.
When the islanders saw their houses burned down, they chased them even more angrily, shooting dense arrows and throwing countless javelins and stones. When they learned that Magellan was the commander of the fleet, the attack was even more fierce. Many people are desperate to throw javelins at him or cut them with big axes. Magellan was hacked to death in this battle.