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He is famous for sponsoring voyages of exploration to Asia & Portuguese explorers were the first to sail to Africa's Gambia river because of prince Henry.
It seems he never navigated
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoPrince Henery was called Henery the Navigator, because in social studies the teacher said sumthing but i dint go ooooo i hav no idea anyone wanna answer my question????
Why was Prince Henery called Henery the Navigator?
please answer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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∙ 7y agoNot because he did any sailing and exploring himself (he didn't) but because he was the driving force behind Portuguese expeditions exploring the African coast and the sea route to the East. Also , because he made his palace the nerve center of all geographical and nautical knowledge that was to be had.
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How did Henry the Navigator further exploration?
Kown as Henery the navigator, the prince never intended to become an explorer himself. Instead,he planned the voyages and then analyzed the reportsthat his crews brought home
Was Prince Henry called the navigator?
No. Henry the Navigator was a Portuguese Prince.
Why was the Prince Henry called Henry the navigator?
Prince Henry who was an explorer for the Portuguese was called the navigator because he was the person to invent the navigation equipment that they used to travel to Africa.
Who killed prince Henry the navigator?
who killed prince Henrythe navigator
What country did Prince Henry the navigator represent?
Prince Henry the Navigator was Portuguese.
Why is prince henery called prince henery the navigator?
Prince Henery was called Prince Henery the navigator because he had a school to help discover new water Routes .
Where was prince henery the navigator born?
Prince Henry the navigator was born in 4 March 1394 in Porto, Portugal.
What is the significance of prince Henry?
he came up with henery the navigator
How did Henry the Navigator further exploration?
Kown as Henery the navigator, the prince never intended to become an explorer himself. Instead,he planned the voyages and then analyzed the reportsthat his crews brought home
Was Prince Henry called the navigator?
No. Henry the Navigator was a Portuguese Prince.
Henery the Navigator?
Prince Henry (Henrique) the Navigator (1394-1460) was a Portuguese royal prince, soldier, and patron of explorers. Henry sent many sailing expeditions down Africa's west coast, but did not go on them himself.
Which Portuguese Prince supported early exploration?
Prince Henry, called "The Navigator".
Why was the Prince Henry called Henry the navigator?
Prince Henry who was an explorer for the Portuguese was called the navigator because he was the person to invent the navigation equipment that they used to travel to Africa.
Who killed prince Henry the navigator?
who killed prince Henrythe navigator
Where was prince henery from?
Generally speaking prince (name) of (country) is a bit of a giveaway, There are, however, exceptions. Without knowing which Henry by birth date and country he was a prince of or eventually king of (by regnal number) or epithet (navigator, fat, lion, etc) it's fairly impossible to give an accurate answer.
Why did they call prince Henry prince Henry the navigator?
Prince Henry (harry) is the navigator in the air force
What country did Prince Henry the navigator represent?
Prince Henry the Navigator was Portuguese.
