Historical Events tagged with "african coast"
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Exploration & Discovery
Henry the Navigator Becomes Order of Christ Governor
May 25th, 1420 604 years ago
Infante Henry of Portugal, known as Henry the Navigator, was appointed governor of the Order of Christ, a significant religious and military order. This appointment marked a pivotal moment in supporting the Portuguese Age of Exploration. Henry was instrumental in promoting maritime exploration along the West African coast, which revolutionized navigation and overseas expansion for Portugal.
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