Henry the Navigator
1394–1460
Portuguese prince who sponsored the early voyages along the African coast.
Henry the Navigator (1394–1460) was a prince, born in Porto and died in Sagres.
- Known as
- Prince
- Category
- Explorers
- Born
- 1394, Porto
- Died
- 1460, Sagres
Alive at the same time as Henry the Navigator
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Portrait: Nuno Gonçalves, Public domain.
