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Prince Henry the Navigator, a key figure in the early days of the Portuguese Empire, sent expeditions to the Azores and Madeira primarily to explore and colonize these islands. His goal was to expand Portugal's maritime influence, establish trade routes, and promote the spread of Christianity. Additionally, the islands served as strategic waypoints for further exploration along the West African coast and into the Atlantic. These efforts laid the groundwork for Portugal's later achievements in global exploration.

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What was Henry the navigators role in exploration?

Prince Henry 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. Thanks to Prince Henry's patronage, Portuguese ships sailed to the Madeira Islands rounded Cape Bojador sailed to Cape Blanc sailed around Cap Vert and went as far as the Gambia River and Cape Palmas


What voyage did Prince Henry sponsor that he did not go on and why and what for was the voyage?

Prince Henry the Navigator did not go on any of the voyages that he sponsored.


Why did prince Henry the navigator encourage exploration?

Prince Henry 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. Thanks to Prince Henry's patronage, Portuguese ships sailed to the Madeira Islands rounded Cape Bojador sailed to Cape Blanc sailed around Cap Vert and went as far as the Gambia River and Cape Palmas


Did Prince Henry the Navigator go on any of his voyages he sponsored?

No,henry did not


How did Prince Henry get to go exploring?

african coast


Prince Henry the navigator where did they go?

he went to india


When did Prince Henry the navigator go to Asia?

never


What was Prince Henry the navigator set out to do?

Prince Henry the navigator set out to found a school of navigation and go around the horn of Africa.


What nicknames did Prince Heinrich of Prussia go by?

Prince Heinrich of Prussia went by Henry.


What day Henry the navigator go on his voyage?

Prince Henry or Henry the Navagator sailed from 1419-1460


Where did Prince Henry the navigator go on his journey?

northwestern africa


Whats Prince Henry's sea route?

Prince Henry's sea route was to go to the tip of Africa and then to Europe. He never did acompish his sea route.