prince henry the navigator

     

This prince's efforts led to the development of the Caravel, a sailing ship

Trivia about prince henry the navigator

  • Born in 1394, this Portuguese prince founded a school of navigation
  • This Portuguese patron of exploration was the grandson of England's John of Gaunt
  • This Portuguese prince wasn't just about exploration--he & his brother Fernando tried to conquer Tangier & failed miserably
  • 47 yards across, the compass seen here at Sagres, Portugal is said to have been used by this 15th century prince

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  • Part II. Prince Henry the Navigator (1394-1460), launched the Portuguese caravels into the Atlantic
  • Prince Henry the Navigator, 1418, the 'Torrid Zone'