Lapulapu’s warriors defeat Magellan at Mactan
On April 27, 1521, Lapulapu’s warriors defeated Magellan at Mactan.
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The Event
On April 27, 1521, Lapulapu’s warriors defeated Magellan at Mactan.
The Wider Campaign
Magellan was killed after intervening in local rivalries; surviving crew members continued the voyage without him.
The campaign in context
The engagement mattered for what it opened or blocked afterward. Its immediate result should be distinguished from the outcome of the larger war.
Reading the Historical Record
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About the Historical Recreation
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