15 Apr 1394 Jahr - Prince Henry “The Navigator”

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Lifespan: 1394-1460

- Portuguese Prince, Supported exploration by being their leader
- Aided by the development of the magnetic compass, the astrolabe, the sextant, quadrant, cannons mounted on ships, caravel, galleon, lateen, and carrack.
- First to explore overseas
- Goals: military glory, find gold, slaves, convert muslims, an overseas route to the species of India

Mindset: They created maps called Portolani

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