14th of April, 1521
[The Sultan Humabon is baptized (and renamed Don Carlos) by the flagship’s chaplain with all pomp and circumstance. Rajah Colambu is also baptized and named… Read More »14th of April, 1521
Colambu
9th of April, 1521
[Humabon’s heir confers with Magellan and is convinced of the merits of the Christian virtues. Later on, Magellan promises military protection and proclaims Humabon sovereign… Read More »9th of April, 1521
7th of April, 1521
[The fleet enters the port of Cebu, where, following negotiations, merchandise is exchanged for provisions, and good relations are established.] [The expedition reaches Cebu. Colambu… Read More »7th of April, 1521
4th-6th of April 1521
[6th April: The fleet departs Limasawa.] [4th April: Accompanied by Colambu, the expedition leaves for Cebu and heads to Leyte Island: reaches the waters of… Read More »4th-6th of April 1521
31st of March, 1521
[Magellan has Easter mass celebrated on Limasawa Island.] [Colambu permits a Christian mass to celebrate Christ’s resurrection.] El domingo de Pascua, que era el último… Read More »31st of March, 1521
29th-30th of March, 1521
[Siaui, the rajah of Butuan, meets Magellan. Colambu and Magellan enter into a blood compact.] Al día siguiente el comandante despachó a tierra el esclavo… Read More »29th-30th of March, 1521
28th of March, 1521
[The fleet anchors off Limasawa (Pigafetta’s Mazaua) at the southern entrance to Suriago Strait; Magellan and his men are well received there by the natives… Read More »28th of March, 1521