Francisco Serrão died
Happened: 1521
Description
Francisco Serrão's letters to Ferdinand Magellan, carried to Portugal via Portuguese Malacca and describing the 'Spice Islands', helped Magellan persuade the King of Spain to finance his circumnavigation. Before they met each other, Serrão mysteriously died in Ternate at almost the same time Magellan was killed in the Philippines (in the Mactan Island, Cebu). One theory suggests Serrão died of poison administered by the Sultan of Ternate. His family ties with João Serrão remain unclear in the historiography of Portuguese expeditions to Southeast Asia. The only written document is a list of captains' names in the fleet of Magellan's.
Publications
| Title | Publication Date | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Serrão (webpage from Wikipedia) | A short article about Francisco Serrão | Link |
Participants
| Name | Date of Birth | Date of Death | Short Biography |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Serrão | 1521 | a Portuguese explorer and a cousin of Ferdinand Magellan |
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