Portugal
Henry the Navigator
1394- 1460
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Prince Henry the Navigator (Dom Henrique) was the son of King Joćo of Portugal, born in 1394. He is most famous for the voyages of discovery that he organized and financed, which eventually led to the rounding of Africa and the establishment of sea routes to the Indies. Henry was also a very devout man, and was Governor of the Order of Christ from 1420 until his death in 1460.
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