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The 10 pages that link to Miguel López de Legazpi, each with the reason it gives.

• Spanish colonization of the PhilippinesRelated: His expedition began the continuous colonial presence that followed Magellan’s failed foothold.

• Spanish East IndiesRelated: His expedition founded the lasting Spanish foothold that anchored the East Indies.

• Manila galleonRelated: His expedition secured the colonial foothold from which the Manila trade developed.

• CebuRelated: His settlement at Cebu became the starting point of sustained Spanish colonization.

• Cebu CityRelated: His 1565 settlement began Spanish colonial rule from Cebu.

• Spanish language in the PhilippinesRelated: His expedition began the enduring Spanish presence from which the language spread.

• Andrés de UrdanetaRelated: Legazpi commanded the 1564 expedition whose return voyage Urdaneta was tasked with finding.

• PasayRelated: Pasay’s traditional foundation account links its name to a land grant under Legazpi.

• Rajah SulaymanRelated: Legazpi negotiated with Sulayman and then used force to secure Spanish control.

• LakandulaRelated: Legazpi led the Spanish force that negotiated with Lakandula and occupied Manila.