Battle of Mactan

The Battle of Mactan was fought in the Philippines on April 27, 1521.^[1] It was the first time the Filipino people fought back against the Spanish invaders led by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan.^[1] Led by the chieftain of the island, Lapu-Lapu, they attacked the Spanish at Punta Engano on the northeast corner of Mactan Island.^[1] Lapu-Lapu's war chief was Bugto Pasa. Magellan was killed by Lapu-Lapu in the battle.^[1]

Battle Of Mactan Media

Ferdinand Magellan's final stand
The memorial to Magellan built by the Spanish.

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 Battle of Mactan (1521). aboutph.com (2011). Retrieved 30 June 2011.

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