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Prince Henry himself did not travel far from Portugal but he was an instrumental figure in early European exploration of the seas. He organized/funded many naval expeditions along the African coast. His explorers "rediscovered" much of the Atlantic coast of Africa and Islands that were earlier visited by the Carthaginian explorer Hanno the Navigator nearly 2000 years earlier (circa 500 BC). His explorers travelled as far as what is now Sierra Leone and landed on many islands including the Azores and the Cape Verde Achapegalo. This layed the frame work for the Portuguese Maritime Empire, circumnavigation of Africa and expansion into India in the last decade 15th century.
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How did Prince Henry the navigator travel?
By ship.
What years did Prince Henry the navigator travel?
about 4
Why was the Prince Henry called Henry the navigator?
Prince Henry who was an explorer for the Portuguese was called the navigator because he was the person to invent the navigation equipment that they used to travel to Africa.
Why did they call prince Henry prince Henry the navigator?
Prince Henry (harry) is the navigator in the air force
What country did Prince Henry the navigator represent?
Prince Henry the Navigator was Portuguese.
Who was the Navigator?
"The Navigator" was Prince Henry of Portugal. Henry was a royal prince, soldier, and patron of explorers.
When was Prince Henry the Navigator - statue - created?
Prince Henry the Navigator - statue - was created in 1940.
Was Prince Henry called the navigator?
No. Henry the Navigator was a Portuguese Prince.
Who killed prince Henry the navigator?
who killed prince Henrythe navigator
What religion was Prince Henry the Navigator?
Henry the Navigator was a Roman Catholic.
What port had been the home of prince Henry the navigator?
what port had been the home of prince henry the navigator
How old was Prince Henry the Navigator at death?
Prince Henry the Navigator died on November 13, 1460 at the age of 66.
