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1491
Lapu Lapu Was Born
Daty Lapu-Lapu was a boy born in Mactan, Philippines in the year of 1491. -
1497
Lapu Lapu was a Very Intelligent six-year-old
At the age of six, Lapu Lapu could ride horseback and caribou. A caribou looks like a deer. -
1498
Learning Fast!
Lapu could read and write in Filipino at the age of seven! -
1500
Lapu Lapu Could Box!
At the age of nine, he was an outstanding boxer. But he also learned how to swim, and how to wrestle. -
1509
Lapu Lapu the Winner
Lapu Lapu was a champion in every sport he practiced! -
1521
Ferdinand Magellan Claimed the Philippines
When Ferdinand Magellan discovered the Philippines, he claimed it for the Spanish Crown. The Spanish Crown is another name for the Monarchy of Spain. -
1521
A New Competitor
About 30 years after Christopher Colombus' voyage to the New World, Ferdinand Magellan (a Portuguese explorer) spotted the Philippines. -
Apr 27, 1521
Ferdinand Magellan Died
On April 27th, 1521, Ferdinand Magellan died. He died when he was wounded by one of Lapu Lapu's soldiers. -
1542
Lapu Lapu was Killed
Nobody knows exactly how Lapu Lapu died. Some say that Ferdinand Magellan's Soldiers killed him. Others say that he somehow left the Phillipenes with his family, and never returned. -
The Magellan Monument was put up.
The Ferdinand Magellan Shrine is located in Mactan Island. It is supposedly in the exact spot where Ferdinand Magellan died! -
City Was Named After Him
Lapu Lapu Ctiy located in the Philippines is named after the Muslim King, Datu Lapu Lapu, located in the Philippines. -
A Movie Was Made
Director William Mayo made a 2 hour 5 minutes action/history called Lapu Lapu, starring Lito Lapid. -
The Lapu Lapu Monument Was Put Up
It is a 66 ft tall bronze statue in Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu City, erected in honor of Lapu-Lapu. -
Lots of People Visit
Many people, especially students from all over the region, visit this place for historical purposes. Some would just visit the place just to stroll around, do some picture-taking, and feel the sea breeze. -
A Biography!
Biography of Lapu-Lapu is an online piece of writing about the life of Lapu Lapu. You can find it at TheBiography.com. -
He Inspires Many
When people come to the statue and hears Lapu Lapu's story, their day gets better because they learned about a hero. -
