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Although he was called "The Navigator" Henry did not go on expeditions himself but planned and raised the money for others to do so in more than 50 missions. the navigational knowledge gained under Henry's direction led to several historic voyages of Vasco De Gama and Bartholomew Diaz around the southern tip of Africa.
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What did Prince Henry the navigator want?
Prince Henry the Navigator wanted to sail around Africa. Although, he never did. He sent people to do it for him.
Did Henry the navigator sail to spread Christianity?
yes
Did Henry the navigator actually sail or explore the Americas?
yes he did sail but he sailed to explore the america and he traveled on the challenger
To which countries did Prince Henry the Navigator sponsor expeditions?
Portugal
Did Prince Henry the Navigator sail to India?
Yes he sailed all the way around the world to India
What famous explorer invented the caravel and lighter ships that could sail further and faster?
Prince Henry the Navigator.
What was the name of Prince Henry's ship?
Prince Henry the Navigator never went to sea. He was called "the navigator" because he was a map maker and encouraged people to sail farther than enayone had ever sailed from Portugal before; and make maps about the world.
What two countries did Henry Hudson sail to?
Greenland and England
What was Henry the navigator's purpose to sail?
No one he was the one who sponsered voyages to the western coast of Africa. He had sailors work for him.
Which continent did Prince Henry the Navigator try to find a way to sail around?
Prince Henry the Navigator tried to go around the continent of Africa. He thought that this would be a shortcut to Asia which held something valuable to them. They had spices which helped them before refrigerators.
Who is Henry the Navigator and what is he known for?
Henry the Navigator was after gold and silver for the people in the kingdom!!
What was Henry the navigator's religion?
Henry the Navigator was a Roman Catholic.
