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Battle of Mactan (1521)

The Battle of Mactan (April 27, 1521) was a historic clash where indigenous forces led by Lapu-Lapu defeated the Spanish expedition of Ferdinand Magellan, resulting in Magellan's death. While Magellan's expedition ultimately completed the first circumnavigation of the globe, Magellan himself died at Mactan before completing it.

Battle of MactanMactan 1521Magellan vs Lapu-Lapu

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