Erasmus vs Ferdinand Magellan
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Compare the life timelines of Erasmus (1466–1536) and Ferdinand Magellan (1480–1521) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 41 years, from 1480 to 1521.
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Erasmus (1466–1536)
- — Born in Rotterdam Verified
- — Educated by the Brethren of the Common Life at Deventer Verified
- — Ordained a priest and took vows as an Augustinian canon Verified
- — Studied theology at the University of Paris Verified
- — First visit to England and friendship with Thomas More Verified
- — Published The Praise of Folly Verified
- — Published the first printed Greek New Testament Verified
- — Settled in Basel Verified
- — Published On Free Will against Martin Luther Verified
- — Died in Basel Verified
Ferdinand Magellan (1480–1521)
- — Born in northern Portugal Verified
- — Renounced Portuguese allegiance and entered the service of Spain
- — Departed Sanlúcar de Barrameda with five ships in search of a westward route to the Spice Islands Verified
- — Passed through the strait that now bears his name and entered the Pacific Ocean Verified
- — Killed in the Battle of Mactan in the Philippines Verified