Prince Henry the Navigator
Prince Henry the Navigator founded a school of navigation in Portugal during the 15th century. He financed expeditions along the African coast and employed mapmakers to improve navigation techniques and increase knowledge of the seas.
The first known black explorer is likely Estevanico, a North African slave who accompanied Spanish expeditions in the early 16th century, including the Narváez and de Vaca expeditions to North America. Estevanico played a significant role as a scout and interpreter during these expeditions.
The person primarily responsible for promoting interest in opening the African interior to European trade was Henry Morton Stanley. A Welsh-American explorer and journalist, Stanley is known for his expeditions in Africa, particularly his exploration of the Congo River basin. His encounters with local leaders and reports on the resources and potential for trade in the region spurred European interest, leading to increased exploration and colonization efforts in Africa during the late 19th century.
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Prince Henry the Navigator is considered responsible for Portuguese leadership in ocean exploration during the 15th century. He established a school of navigation and sponsored expeditions along the African coast, contributing to significant advancements in cartography, shipbuilding, and exploration. His efforts paved the way for Portuguese explorers like Vasco da Gama and Ferdinand Magellan to further expand maritime exploration.
Estevanico, also known as Esteban the Moor, was a North African explorer who accompanied Spanish expeditions in the Americas. He served as a guide and interpreter during expeditions to Florida, Texas, and Mexico in the 16th century. Estevanico is known for his remarkable survival skills and contributions to early exploration in the New World.
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Traditional African art had had the greatest influence on 20th century sculpture and painting.
Sir Walter Raleigh was an investor and promoter of the Roanoke Island colony, but he was not directly responsible for its settlement. He sponsored expeditions to the area in the late 16th century with the aim of establishing an English presence in the New World. The colony ultimately failed, and the fate of the settlers remains unknown, leading to the mystery of the "Lost Colony."
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