He was a Portuguese prince who patronized seamen voyaging down the waest coast of Africa (as south as Cape Verde). He wanted to find a new route to the Indies. He established a school of navigation (the first and best) where navigation, astronomy, and cartography were taught. He also constructed the first observatory.
Prince Henry's financial support enabled improvements in mapmaking and supported expeditions
Prince Henry the navigator
He was remembered because he helped portugal get the lead in the time period of the european exploration.
Prince Harry the Navigator was a Portuguese navigator who was responsible in the development of European exploration and also continued the works of Christopher Columbus.
Henry sponsored maritime expeditions to the coast of West Africa where they obtained slaves and gold in exchange for European goods, mainly guns.
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How did prince Henry voyage show the European traders
How did prince Henry voyage show the European traders
Prince Henry was a very successful explorer and was a major part in the Age of Exploration.
he made a school to train European navigators.
Prince Henry's financial support enabled improvements in mapmaking and supported expeditions
Prince Henry the navigator
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Prince Henry the Navigator; Portugal.
He outlawed the capture of Africans ..
He outlawed the capture of Africans ..
Prince Henry the navigator