Henry the Navigator (21 Feb 1415 Jahr – 22 Dez 1460 Jahr)

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First European royal to heavily promote discovery and exploration. Sponsered voyages as well as participated. Motivated by mercenary as well as missionary factors. Seeking to promote Portuguese economic interests (challenging Muslim monopoly of gold trade) and to further Christian influence.

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