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- Title:
- The Knight Writer
- Description:
- Antonio Pigafetta joined the circumnavigation voyage last minute. He was not its official chronicler but because of his post-sail book, “First Voyage Around the World,” became its popular voice. The logbook of Victoria, the only ship of five that made it back was written by Francisco Albo from its arrival in Brazil till its return to Spain. Pigafetta was made a Knight of the Order of Rhodes (and Malta) for his valour. His family resided in a “palacio” – although not a grand and large one when compared with those of royalty. It has an escutcheon with white above, black below, with a white transverse bar running left to right. It’s motto was “No rose without a thorn.” His curiosity about people’s and places benefits Philippine food scholars greatly. More about his observations in coming posts. ctto Image shows a medieval outfit of a Knight of Rhodes. The order still exists.
- Subjects:
- First Voyage Knight of the Order of Rhodes
- Exhibition:
- Magellan Menu
- Type:
- Image;Still Image
- Format:
- image/jpeg
Source
- Preferred Citation:
- "The Knight Writer", Philippine Food History, Felice P. Sta. Maria
- Reference Link:
- felicepstamaria.net/items/coll023.html