How did the strait of magellan get its name?

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How did the strait of Magellan get its name?

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Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese sailor in service to the Spanish King, became the first European to navigate the strait in 1520, during his global circumnavigation voyage. Because Magellan’s ships entered it on November 1, All Saints’ Day, it was originally named Estrecho de Todos los Santos (Strait of All Saints).
Later the Spanish king changed the name to Estrecho de Magallanes in honor of Magellan.

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Comment by Sandra — May 29, 2004 @ 6:07 am

So, yeah Ferdinand Magellan; 1450-1521; Is famous for the first voyage around the world and the first known person to find that strait.

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Comment by Atlas_fan — May 29, 2004 @ 10:32 am

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