Antonio Pigafetta

Antonio Pigafetta

Italian explorer and scholar that became part of the expedition under the order of the prince of Spain, King Charles I. During the voyage, he served as Ferdinand Magellan's assistant. He kept a journal accounting everything that seemed fascinating and foreign to him.

-He was one of the 18 men who completed the trip, returning to Spain in 1522, under the command of Juan Sebastian Elcano.

Antonio Pigafetta also known by the name of

Antonio Lombardo or Francisco Antonio Pigafetta

-Venetian scholar born around 1491 n Vicenza, Republic of Venice (modern Italy) and died in 1531 in the aforementioned place. belonged to a rich family in his city of Vicenza in northeast Italy studied astronomy, geography and cartography.

A Brief Summary of the First Voyage of the World

On April 8, 1521

-Magellan and his men encountered some struggle when first entering the port of Zubu (Cebu).

On April 15, 1521

-A mass was held with Rajah Humabon and his people attending the ceremony.

-Pigafetta showed the wife of Humabon a very beautiful wooden Sto. Nino and a cross.

The Mass,

-Magellan ordered that the cross be brought with nails and crowns in place.

Ladrones Islands

"Islands of the Thieves"

-presently the "Mariana Islands" The place where he wrote his firsthand observations and general impressions in the Far East, including their experiences in Visayas.

These islands are located south-southeast of Japan, west-southwest of Hawaii north of New Guinea, and east of Philippines

-Since Magellan and his crew crossed the International Dateline, there is one day added to the original dates that Antonio Pigafetta wrote in his book.

-There was a translator named Enrique throughout the expedition, from Malacca and a slave of Ferdinand Magellan.

He met two kings. The first king was Rajah Siagu and the other king was Rajah Calambu, king of Zuluan and calagan (BUTUAN AND Caragua).

• On April 1, 1521 (originally March 31, 1521)

-Magellan ordered the chaplain to preside a Mass by the shore of Mazaua (Limasawa).

-His account was a major referent to the events leading to Magellan's arrival in the Philippines- his encounter with local leaders, his death in the hands of Lapu-Lapu's forces in the Battle of Mactan, and in the departure of what was left of Magellan's fleet from the islands. .Examining the document reveals several insights not just in the character of the Philippines during the pre-colonial period, but also on the fresh eyes of the Europeans regard a deeply unfamillar terrain, environnent, people, and culture.

Why was it written?

- To discover, research, and achieve knowledge about nautical technology, cartography and astronomy, as well as other fields related to the exploration about the world, Antonio Pigafetta came upon with this document. .He wanted to record details and information during the expedition which caused him to join the voyage and served as an assistant to Magellan. Magellan desired to prove that the world was round and through his investigation, he proved it. He also wanted to find a western trade route to the Moluccas.

- It is an accurate ethnographic and geographical account of the first circumnavigation of the globe. - Here, Pigafetta describes people, countries, goods, and even the languages that were spokern in the journey in the pre-colonial Philippines.

- Upon arrival in the presented copies of his account to Europe, several high personages, including Pope Clement VII and Mother of King Francis I of France. he MAGELLANS VOYAGE AROUND THE WORLD Antonio Pigatetta.

This document is about Magellan's travels. It is the trail of the so-called Magellan route heading to Spice Islands, attempting to sail around the world and discovering various possible routes.

This was written on board one of the five ships that was first to circumnavigate the world during an expedition led by Magellan and after his death during that voyage, by Juan Sebastian Elcano. • Pigafetta's journal written during their expedition in 1519-1522 became the basis for his 1525 travelogue entitled The First Voyage Around the World. - Officially published after Pigafetta returned to Italy. Consists of 203 pages. (Google Books, 2007)

Contribution in understanding the Philippine History .

-it paints a somewhat accurate picture of the native way of life prior to Spanish colonization. It helps us understand how the Filipinos of the past lived. It was a proof of the rich governance and independence in our country in the pre-colonial era. .We came to know who discovered the existence of the Philippines. We also discovered what religion Filipinos used to have, until they became Christians,

Relevance of the document

-This journal is used as a reference for many history related works. The book served as an evidence that the world is round and not flat. Magellan discovered the Mar Pacifico "peaceful sea (Pacific Ocean). He proved that there was a way to the east by sailing west. Opened many doors for Spain together with many other different countries around the world due to different discoveries from this expedition.

Is this document credible?

- For us, student-historlans, the First Voyage Around the World is redible since this is what remains as the sole reliable source of the pre-colonial Philippines. Nevertheless, there needs to have a more nuanced reading of the SOurce. As students of history, we should recognize certalin blases accompanying the author and his dentity, loyalties, and the circumstances that he was in, and how it affected the tet he produced.

Additional Facts about the First Voyage Around the World

-The chronicle of Pigafetta was one of the most cited documents by historians who wished to study the pre- colonial Philippines. Being the earliest detailed documentation, it was believed that Pigafetta's writings account for the "purest" pre-colonial society.

Few of the customs and traditions mentioned

1. Socio-cultural significance The culture of the Filipinos during that period is heavily mentioned. In the other islands, the locals treated them with food and shelter as an act of friendship.

2. Political significance A lot of the political customs was about the kings of the islands. The kings were treated with loyalty and superiority by its people.

3. Economic significance The man and women are both responsible for work either outside or inside. The Filipinos of that time also had a lot of resources and also participated in trade with each other and even other countries before the Spaniards were already there.

A Brief Summary of the First Voyage of the World

-When the body of Magellan was recovered by the warriors, Humabon ordered him to return the bodies of Magellan and some of his crew who were kiled, and they would be given as much merchandise as they wished. Lapu-lapu refused. - Magellan was succeeded by Juan Sebastian Elcano as commander of the expedition, who ordered the immediate departure after Humabon's betrayal.

A Brief Summary of the First Voyage of the World

On April 27, 1521 (originally April 26, 1521)

-The Chief of Mactan, Cilapulapu (Lapu- Lapu) refused to obey the King of Spain. Magellan's troops Vs Lapu-Lapu's troops.

Magellan, as a sign of friendship, made a blood compact with Rajah Humabon, the king of Cebu.