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Who established a center of navigation and exploration?
Prince Henry of Portugal established a center of navigation and Exploration in the time of the ReformatioN
Established a center of navigation and exploration?
prince Henry of Portugal
Who was the first ruler of Europe to take an active interest in overseas exploration?
in 1419, the Portuguese under the leadership of Prince Henry the Navigator, explored the Atlantic coast of Africa. In 1488 Bartholomew Dias used this route to reach the Indian Ocean.
Henery the Navigator?
Prince Henry (Henrique) the Navigator (1394-1460) 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.
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
