Afonso
Portuguese prince and navigator
Born
1475
550 years ago
Died
July 13th, 1491
534 years ago — 16 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Portugal
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Afonso served as a Portuguese prince during the 15th century and played a significant role in the Age of Discovery. He was instrumental in the early exploration of Africa and the Atlantic islands, contributing to Portugal's expansion in the New World. Afonso became known as a patron of explorers and scholars, facilitating maritime advancements and navigational techniques. His leadership assisted in establishing numerous colonies and trade routes that would greatly benefit Portugal's economy. Afonso's initiatives in navigation helped lay the groundwork for future expeditions that would further expand European horizons.
Patronage of explorers and navigators
Encouragement of maritime advancements
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