June 21, 1686
OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. The 21st day of June we arrived at the island St. John, which is one of the Philippine Islands. The Philippines… Read More »June 21, 1686
Fernando Magallanes
9th of July, 1522
[9 July: Victoria anchores in the port of Ribeira Grande on the Cape Verde island of Santiago. Between Timor and Cape Verde fifteen Europeans and… Read More »9th of July, 1522
13th of November, 1521
Al día siguiente, el rey envió a su hijo Mossahap a la isla de Mutir para buscar el clavo que nos faltaba para completar nuestro… Read More »13th of November, 1521
10th of November, 1521
El 10 de noviembre, día domingo, tuvimos una nueva entrevista con el rey, en la cual nos preguntó cuáles eran nuestros sueldos y cuál la… Read More »10th of November, 1521
27th of April, 1521
[Magellan and sixty of his men in three longboats attack Rajah Lapu Lapu and his forces on Mactan. They are driven back to the ships… Read More »27th of April, 1521
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
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
8th of April, 1521
[Humabon and his council meet with Magellan’s emissaries. The latter agree to comply with the rajah’s conditions.] Al siguiente día, el escribano de nuestra nave… Read More »8th 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