Prince Henry the Navigator, the Hero of Portugal and of Modern Discovery
By Charles Raymond Beazley · Running time 10:09:09 · Biography & Autobiography
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Prince Henry was a significant explorer and adventurer in a period of enlightenment and expansion of European trade and knowledge of the world beyond its borders. He is considered a prime instigator of what has become known as The Age of Discovery and was responsible for the early development of Portuguese exploration and maritime trade with other continents through the systematic exploration of Western Africa, the islands of the Atlantic Ocean, and the search for new routes.
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