Henry the Navigator (feb 21, 1415 – dec 22, 1460)

Description:

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.

Added to timeline:

Week 15 Timeline

Bycailin jaspers

1 Dec 2018

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Date:

feb 21, 1415

dec 22, 1460

~ 45 years