you might think that Henry the Navigator was a great explorer with extraordinary navigating skills. Truth is, Prince Henry of Portugal never set sail on voyages of discovery. A nobleman of English ...

It highlights key figures such as Prince Henry the Navigator, who advanced maritime technology and navigation, and Christopher Columbus, who sought a westward route to India and instead discovered ...

A primary initiator of exploration was Prince Henry the Navigator, son of John I, the King of Portugal. Much has been written about Prince Henry. He was greatly admired, a religious man who wished ...

1460: Infante Henrique (Prince Henry), known to history as Henry the Navigator, dies at 66 in Sagres, Portugal. While not a seafaring man himself, Henry's zealous advocacy and generous patronage ...

PORTO - The president of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa ... of journeys of maritime exploration known in English Prince Henry the Navigator, and pointing out that “Randi C.

was honoured with the prestigious Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry the Navigator, which was presented to him by the President of the Republic of Portugal, Mr Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.

you might think that Henry the Navigator was a great explorer with extraordinary navigating skills. Truth is, Prince Henry of Portugal never set sail on voyages of discovery. A nobleman of English ...

A.D. 130).” Prince Henry the Navigator. By C. Raymond Beazley (Heroes of the Nations Series.) (Putnam's Sons).