Henry The Navigator was a Portuguese explorer born on March 4, 1394 in Porto, Portugal. He is credited with beginning the Age of Exploration, which saw the Portuguese explore and colonize much of the world. He was a major figure in the development of Portuguese maritime exploration and was responsible for the establishment of trading posts and colonies in Africa, India, and the Far East.
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💰 Net worth: $250 million
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About
Portuguese Explorer who was credited with beginning the Age of Exploration.
Before Fame
He developed a new type of ship, the caravel, to further his interests in exploration.
Trivia
He explored more than half of the globe by sea during his lifetime.
Family Life
He was the son of the King of Portugal. His wife was Phillippa of Lancaster, the sister of King Henry IV of England.
Associated With
Christopher Columbus and Navigator are two of the most famous maritime explorers in history.
