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Henry the Navigator

Better known as Prince Henry the Navigator, this Portuguese prince was responsible for funding the explorations of the African coast in the 1400s. He was also the founder of the University of Lisbon. Many famous explorers sailed under his flag including Vasco Da Gama. His endeavors are in this category.

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Why did Europe want to colonize in Afica and Asia?

European powers were interested in gaining colonies in Asia and Africa so that they could have areas on these continents that dealt in the slave trade. Many Asian immigrants were sent to San Francisco to help with the railroad while Africans were sent to the South to work on cotton plantations.

What did Prince Henry find?

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What was Prince Henry the navigator occupation?

Prince Henry, the Navigator built a school of navigation for sailors. The school taught all types of sailing related pursuits such as cartography, and use of the sextant as well as other equipment. Prince Henry hoped the knowledge would allow them to eventually reach the far east.

What type of service does the company The Navigators provide?

The Navigators is an international Christian organisation. The services it provides are primarily outreach services, spreading the word to inner cities, college campuses and such places.

What did Bartolomeu Dias succeed or do?

  • Bartolomeu Dias didn't succeed because he died along the way to India.
  • Bartolomeu sailed along the coast of Africa from Europe to get find a shorter way to get to India.

Where did Henry the navigator explore?

I'm don't know all the places he explored but i do know that he explored Africa .

How was Prince Henry important to the age of exploration?

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.

Effects of prince henrys expidition?

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How is Prince Henry rememberd?

For making portgal the first country to explore

What are facts about prince Henry?

Actually, some people may not know that he was the Prince of Portugal, and since he didn't want to travel himself he sponsored many people to go on voyages for him. These people wouldn't of had the chance without him. That is why he is know as the Patron of Portuguese explores.

Why did Prince Henry invade Ceuta?

Prince Henry the Navigator invaded Ceuta for him and his brotheres to be able to have knightly honur. Which would give them power and pride.

What does Zheng He and Prince Henry have in common?

They are both very powerful, important, and influential people who have changed the course of history and the world.

What role did Henry the Navigator play in exploration?

Prince Henry the Navigator was fascinated by the sea and exploration of the oceans. He sent about 30 expeditions along the coast of Africa to buy gold and slaves. Under his rule, Portugal colonized Madeira and the Azores. He set up a kind of exploration "think tank" where mariners would go and share their voyages with mapmakers, scholars, and ship builders. The men who gathered at Sagres also did research and development to aid exploration of the seas and to improve ships and sailing. It was like a university for mariners and all those associated with navigation of the seas. Nevermind just joking

Which is not one of prince Henry accomplishments?

Prince Henry the Navigator is often credited with pioneering the Age of Discoveries, but one of his notable non-accomplishments is that he never actually sailed on any of the voyages he sponsored. While he was instrumental in promoting exploration and developing navigation techniques, he did not personally navigate or command any expeditions himself. Instead, his role was primarily as a patron and organizer, focusing on the establishment of a navigation school and funding explorations along the African coast.

When did Prince Henry set up a center for exploration in Portugal?

Somewhere around 1418. Hope that this was a little helpful. I don't know the exact date/year.