Prince Henry the Navigator
Portuguese patron of exploration
Born
1394
632 years ago
Died
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
Portugal
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Served as a catalyst for the early days of the Portuguese Empire, with a focus on maritime exploration. Established a navigation school at Sagres, which contributed significantly to advances in navigation techniques and ship design. Sponsored numerous expeditions along the African coast, seeking a sea route to India and the sources of gold and spices. His efforts laid the groundwork for the age of discovery, shaping maritime exploration in the 15th century.
Founded the navigation school at Sagres
Sponsored expeditions along the African coast
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