Pedro Ordóñez de Ceballos facts for kids
Pedro Ordóñez de Ceballos (born in Jaén, Spain, 1556 – died 1636) was a brave Spanish adventurer and soldier. He later became a priest and a writer. He is most famous for his amazing journey around the world between 1589 and 1593. He started and finished his trip in Quito, which was then part of the Viceroyalty of Perú (a large Spanish territory in South America). During his journey, he crossed the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic oceans. He also traveled across the continent of South America from Buenos Aires to Quito.
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A Journey Around the World
Pedro Ordóñez de Ceballos began his incredible adventure in 1589. He wanted to see the world and explore new lands. His journey was one of the first times someone traveled all the way around the globe. He sailed across three huge oceans. He also walked or rode across a large part of South America. This was a very difficult and dangerous trip in those days.
Adventures in Asia
One of the most exciting parts of his journey was his long stay in a place called Cochinchina. This was in Asia, and he stayed there for several months in late 1591. During this time, he met the Emperor Lê Thế Tông and his sister. Pedro became very close to them. He even helped the Emperor's sister learn about and accept Catholicism.
However, his time in Cochinchina also had its challenges. In February 1592, a Portuguese adventurer named Diogo Veloso captured him. Pedro was held prisoner and had to pay a large amount of money to be set free. This shows how dangerous travel could be in the 1500s.
Becoming a Priest and Writer
Before his big trip, Pedro Ordóñez de Ceballos had become a priest. He was ordered a priest in Bogotá around 1588. After returning from his amazing journey, he decided to write about his experiences. In 1614, he published a book about his travels. The book was called Viaje del Mundo, which means World Travel. This book allowed many people to read about his adventures and learn about the distant lands he visited.
See also
In Spanish: Pedro Ordóñez de Cevallos para niños
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Pedro Ordóñez de Ceballos, was a Spanish adventurer and soldier.
