Death in battle
Lapu Lapu slays Magellan
1521 Apr 27

Death in battle

Mactan, Philippines
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On 27 April, Magellan and members of his crew attempted to subdue the Mactan natives by force, but in the ensuing battle, the Europeans were overpowered and Magellan was killed by Lapulapu, a native chieftain in Mactan.