Prince Henry the Navigator
1394-1460
Portuguese Prince, Explorer, and Navigator
Prince Henry of Portugal did not earn the title "The Navigator" because he himself sailed the seas. In fac...
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Henry the Navigator
Born March 4, 1394, Pôrto, Portugal Died November 13, 1460, Cape St. Vincent, near Sagres, Portugal
Although he was called Henry the Navigator by the English, Prince Henry ...
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The Portuguese prince Henry the Navigator (1394-1460) launched the first great European voyages of exploration. He sought new lands and sources of revenue for his kingdom and dynasty and searched for ...
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In the 14th century, trading with Asian countries was becoming a hard task and lands were being discovered and conquered. The Portuguese were leaders in the European field of exploration for they mad...
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Prince Henry the Navigator
Henry the Navigator
Henry the Navigator
Prince Henry the Navigator
