Famous Deaths in April 1521

  • Apr 20 Zhengde, 10th Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, dies at 29
  • Apr 22 Juan de Padilla, Spanish nobleman/communero-rebel, beheaded

Person of interestFerdinand Magellan

Apr 27 Ferdinand Magellan, Portuguese explorer, killed by Filipino natives at 50 while on voyage to circumnavigate the world

Explorer Ferdinand Magellan
Explorer
Ferdinand Magellan