Henry the Navigator (21 feb 1415 anni – 22 dic 1460 anni)
Descrizione:
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.Aggiunto al nastro di tempo:
Data:
21 feb 1415 anni
22 dic 1460 anni
~ 45 years