Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer who was motivated by his desire to find a new trade route to the Spice Islands.
Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer who led the first circumnavigation of the Earth. His main motivation for exploring the world was to find a western route to the Spice Islands (also known as the Moluccas) in the East Indies. At that time, the Spice Islands were famous for their valuable spices such as cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon, which were highly sought after in Europe. By finding a new route to access these lucrative trade markets, Magellan hoped to establish Portuguese dominance in the spice trade and secure great wealth and fame for himself and his country.
