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- Portuguese-born Portuguese-born Ferdinand Magellan approached the Portuguese crown for financial support for his westward expedition to reach Asia, but King Manuel I declined his proposal.
Spanish Support:
- Magellan then turned to Spain, where he found support from King Charles I (also known as Emperor Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire).
Charles I saw Magellan's plan as an opportunity to claim new lands and expand the Spanish empire.