Prince Henry the Navagator never left Portugal, but he helped to unlock the secrets of Africa by encouraging exploration of the continent. Learn about this visionary in Mr. Dowling's Electronic Passport.

Henry the Navigator Henry was born in 1394 as one of the sons of the Portuguese King John I, founder of the Aviz dynasty. In 1415 he and his brothers lead the Portuguese army in the conquest of Ceuta, a Muslim stronghold in Morocco. There he learned about the riches of Africa. He started studying the geography, riches and trade of western Africa. Prince Henry decided to try to give Portugal a ...

Henry the Navigator Henry was born in 1394 as one of the sons of the Portuguese King John I, founder of the Aviz dynasty. In 1415 he and his brothers lead the Portuguese army in the conquest of Ceuta, a Muslim stronghold in Morocco. There he learned about the riches of Africa. He started studying the geography, riches and trade of western Africa. Prince Henry decided to try to give Portugal a ...

Part 1: 1450-1750 Part 2: 1750-1805 Part 3: 1791-1831 Part 4: 1831-1865 Narrative | Resource Bank | Teacher's Guide People & Events Prince Henry the Navigator 1394 - 1460 Resource Bank Contents One night as Prince Henry of Portugal lay in bed it was revealed to him that he would render a great service to our Lord by the discovery of the said Ethiopias...in these lands so much gold and rich ...

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UCSB Home Dept. of Black Studies Henry the Navigator Henry the Navigator (1394-1460), prince of Portugal, noted as the patron of navigation and exploration, born in Oporto. He was the third son of John I, king of Portugal. Henry participated in the capture of Ceuta in North Africa from the Moors in 1415. Subsequently he made his residence at Sagres, Portugal, near Cape Saint Vincent, and there ...