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Prince Henry, Duke of Viseu, known as "Henry the Navigator," supported and financed sea exploration by the Portuguese.
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Henry the Navigator
the Swahili lost their independence and were eventually controlled by the Portuguese Empire
The main goal behind the Portuguese voyages of exploration was to find new trade routes to Asia and establish profitable trade networks.
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Henry the Navigator
because of a mugre
because of a mugre
Prince Henry the Navigator was a key figure in financing and promoting Portuguese exploration. He established a navigation school and sponsored many expeditions along the coast of Africa, paving the way for future exploratory voyages.