Who wrote the document of Battle of Mactan?

Antonio Pigafetta
The work is attributed to Antonio Pigafetta, a Venetian scholar who was born in Vincenza, Italy, around 1490 and who accompanied Magellan on the voyage. Pigafetta kept a detailed journal, the original of which is lost.

How did Antonio Pigafetta know about the Battle of Mactan?

Pigafetta related that a small group of 60 men led by Magellan arrived at Mactan three hours before daylight, and since it was too early to fight, he sent word to Lapu-Lapu, giving him a choice to recognize the Spanish king and offer tribute, or learn the hard way how their lances pierced.

Who was the chieftain of Mactan?

Lapu-Lapu
Lapu-Lapu: Chief and warrior of Mactan.

When did pigafetta fall into the sea and no one saw him?

Here is his account. Pigafetta reported that Magellan’s fleet made his landfall in the archipelago on Saturday, March 16,1521.

What happened on the 26th of April 1521?

On April 26, 1521, Datu Zula, Chief of Mactan, sent to Magellan one of his sons with two goats as present. Zula who had promised his service to the King of Spain was opposed by another Chief, Lapu-lapu. Datu Lapu-lapu declared that Mactan would never submit to the Spanish King.

What is the main topic of the Battle of Mactan?

In Philippine history, the Battle of Mactan is one of the most significant events that happened. It showed how the Filipinos were fearless in fighting against the foreigners who conquered the country.

Who is Lapulapu and Magellan?

On April 7, 1521, Ferdinand Magellan, the Portuguese navigator, landed on the island; he was killed there by Chief Lapulapu on April 27. The spot in the northeast where he fell is marked with a monument, and Lapulapu, regarded as the first Filipino to defeat a Western conqueror, is considered a national hero.

Who is Father Pedro de Valderrama?

Father Pedro de Valderrama was the only priest in Magellan’s crew, who was given the task of celebrating the first Holy Mass on the shores of Limasawa, an island at the tip of Southern Leyte.