jan 1, 1415 - Prince Henry of Portugal (1415)
Prince Henry of Portugal conquered
the Moroccan port of Ceuta. After
this he sponsored (paid for) a series
of voyages to sail around the west
African Coast. His goal was to set up
trading posts to make it easier to trade
with Indians.
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Prince Henry of Portugal conquered the Moroccan port of Ceuta. After this he sponsored (paid for) a series of voyages to sail around the west African Coast. His goal was to set up trading posts to make it easier to trade with Indians.
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