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Actually, some people may not know that he was the Prince of Portugal, and since he didn't want to travel himself he sponsored many people to go on voyages for him. These people wouldn't of had the chance without him. That is why he is know as the Patron of Portuguese explores.
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∙ 9y agoHe created the first oceanic school of navigation in 1418 .
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Was Prince Henry called the navigator?
No. Henry the Navigator was a Portuguese Prince.
How did Prince Henry accomplish to reach Asia?
Prince Henry of Portugal proved that it was, although Henry never went on any explorations himself, he became known as Prince Henry the Navigator.
What country did Prince Henry the navigator represent?
Prince Henry the Navigator was Portuguese.
When was Prince Henry the Navigator - statue - created?
Prince Henry the Navigator - statue - was created in 1940.
What is Prince Henry the navigator religion?
Prince Henry's religion was Christianity, as his mother and father were aslo.
Do you have facts about Prince Henry?
prince Henry is famouse for finding the west coast to Africa
Who is in Prince Henry's family?
what did he do in the genral fact General Facts General Facts General Facts
Why did they call prince Henry prince Henry the navigator?
Prince Henry (harry) is the navigator in the air force
Where is Prince Henry the navitgator from?
Prince Henry is from Portugal.
Was Prince Henry caring?
Yes, Prince Henry was caring.
What awards did Prince Henry get?
importance of prince henry journey and why its important
Started a school for sailors in Portugal?
Prince Henry which opened the school in 1419 henry the navigator
Who are Prince Henry the navigators sons?
Prince Henry's sons are Prince Waldemar, Prince Sigismund, and Prince Heinrich. prince Henry didnt Mary or have sons no offfense to the guy who wrote the answer above but is he an idoit i have looked at many places and they all said prince Henry the navigator didnt get married!!
What is Prince Harry prince of?
Prince Henry of Wales
Who did Prince Henry start a school for?
prince Henry started a school for navigators
Was Prince Henry called the navigator?
No. Henry the Navigator was a Portuguese Prince.
How did Prince Henry accomplish to reach Asia?
Prince Henry of Portugal proved that it was, although Henry never went on any explorations himself, he became known as Prince Henry the Navigator.
