Age of discovery (jan 1, 1401 – jan 1, 1700)
Description:
Europeans began exploring the world by sea in search of new trading routes, wealth, and knowledge. The Age of Exploration was one of the most important times in the history of world geography. A significant portion of the unknown world was mapped during this short period. Also, many advances were made in navigation and mapping which helped future explorers and travelers. Henry the Navigator, prince of Portugal, initiated the first great enterprise of the Age of Discovery the search for a sea route east by south to Cathay.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1401
jan 1, 1700
~ 299 years