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He was not a what but a who. He was a Portuguese prince who patronised seamen to find new routes to the Indies. He helped them to take voyages along the western coast of Africa. He never took a voyage himself. He was a Renaissance man with lot of knowledge, ambitions, and curiosity. He founded the first schol of navigation where seamen were taught navigation, cartography, and asrtonomy. He also founded the first observatory.
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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.
What religion was Prince Henry the Navigator?
Henry the Navigator was a Roman Catholic.
What is Henry the navigator?
Henry the Navigator was born on March 4, 1394.
What is Henry the Navigator's birthday?
Henry the Navigator was born on March 4, 1394.
When was Henry the Navigator born?
Henry the Navigator was born on March 4, 1394.
Why did they call prince Henry prince Henry the navigator?
Prince Henry (harry) is the navigator in the air force
Who were Portuguese navigator?
one of them was Henry the navigator
Was Henry the Navigator born in England?
No. Henry the Navigator was born in 1394 in Porto, Portugal.
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.
Of which country was Henry the navigator a prince?
Henry the Navigator was the pince of Portugal.So therefor he sailed for Portugal.
