Prince Henry of Portugal laid the groundwork for a new era of exploraion. aka Henry the Navigator
Portugal took the lead in overseas exploration due to their strong government support. Prince Henry was the nations most enthusiastic supporter. He saw the wealth that existed beyond Europe.
Prince Henry the Navigator
Prince Henry the Navigator from Portugal started a school built a school for sailors. This began the Age of Exploration.
Prince Henry of Portugal (1394-1460) was also called Henry the Navigator. In the 14th and 15th century he contributed much to the exploration of the world, establishing trade routes with far away places, starting with Africa.
Prince Henry's financial support enabled improvements in mapmaking and supported expeditions
Prince Henry the Navigator, also known as Infante Dom Henrique, established a school for mariners in Sagres, Portugal. His support for exploration and navigation paved the way for Portuguese exploration during the Age of Discovery.
Prince Henry helped lead Portugal in overseas exploration.
Prince Henry was a very successful explorer and was a major part in the Age of Exploration.
prince Henry
Prince Henry of Portugal established a center of navigation and Exploration in the time of the ReformatioN
Prince Henry was important to the age of exploration because he encouraged most explorers to go on expeditions! I think he also went on an exploration himself.
As the son of King John I of Portugal, he had access to substantial royal funds, and used this to support voyages of exploration. Prince Henry himself did not go on any of these dangerous voyages.
Prince Henry started the age of exploration. Sometimes he was called Henry the Navigator . Born 1394 in Portugal, Henry became interested in the world exploration at age 17.
Yes they did have affect on his exploration.
Exploration wouldn't exist without Prince Henry building the School of Navigation.
Prince Henry, called "The Navigator".