Early Portuguese explorations were driven by a desire to find new trade routes to Asia, particularly for valuable spices. Prince Henry the Navigator played a significant role in promoting these explorations, leading to the discovery of new lands in Africa and the Americas. These explorations helped establish Portugal as a major global maritime power during the Age of Discovery.

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The major dates of the Champlain\'s explorations are the years 1604 through 1607.