A continent where Magellan did not travel around the world.

The continents Magellan didn't travel around the world were: North America and Antarctica.

1. Ferdinand Magellan (1480 Spring-152 1 April 27th, 2007), an explorer, navigator, colonist and Portuguese, who explored for the Spanish government. 1496 was incorporated into the national maritime safety administration, and 1505 joined the expedition of Almeida, the first Portuguese governor in India.

He followed the expedition to explore and colonize East Africa, India and Malacca. This experience has enabled him to accumulate rich sailing experience.

Second, 15 18 In March, Spanish King Charles V met with Magellan and agreed to his sailing request.

On September 20th, 2009 1565438+ Magellan organized a fleet of five ships, which set sail in August of 15 19 and arrived at the coast of Brazil in the following year1October 29th 165438.

He sailed in the Pacific Ocean for more than 100 days, and never encountered violent wind and waves, so he gave the South China Sea an auspicious name called "Pacific Ocean". 152 1 In March, the fleet finally reached the Mariana Islands, and then sailed westward to the present Philippine Islands.

At this time, Magellan and his companions finally completed the feat of crossing the Pacific for the first time, confirming that there is a vast water area between America and Asia.

Fourth, in order to promote colonial rule, he intervened in the infighting of the leaders of nearby islands. 1521On the night of April 27th, Magellan was hacked to death in an invasion of the aborigines.

After Magellan's death, his companions continued to sail. 1522 On May 20th, the Victoria bypassed the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of Africa. 1522 On September 6th, the Victoria returned to Spain and finally completed its first round-the-world voyage in history.