Prince Henry The Navigator (sep 30, 1394 – sep 30, 1460)
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Prince Henry The Navigator (1394 - 1460):Henry the Navigator’s title is actually a misnomer. He never really went on a voyage, however, he was a very significant patron and sponsored many voyages to the Americas. Allowed for voyages that explored and charted the Madeira Islands and western coast of Africa. He wanted opportunities to be a part of the commerce of West African products, especially slaves and gold. He primarily wanted to establish profitable colonies on underexploited islands.
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Henry-the-Navigator
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sep 30, 1394
sep 30, 1460
~ 66 years