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Well, the TWO trade routes to the Orient that existed before Prince Henry are: By land across China through the Middle East. Also by water across the Mediterranean; by land to the Red Sea or Persian Gulf; by water to India and China.
The explorer who stayed home was Prince Henry when he taught sailors in navigation to make sure they make their way through their destination to find a water route to the indies (Asia). They wanted to find a water route because the land route in Constantinople was closed off.
Henry appointed Becket as Chancellor in 1154.
1. To find a route to the rich spice trade of the Indies 2. To make Portugal the most powerful sea power 3. To train people in navigation, map-making, and science to prepare them to sail around the west coast of Africa
He wrote the book The Prince which effected many public views of political philosophy.