Infante Henrique of Portugal (1394-1460), better known as Prince Henry the Navigator, was the third son of King John I, the leader of Portugal at the time, and his English wife, Phillipa of Lancaster. He played an important role in the exploration and navigation of lands and route around Africa in order to reach Asia. With these expeditions, he helped create map that have an important impact on the world’s geography.
According to Russell Yost in his article “Henry the Navigator”, Henry play an essential part in the capture of the Moorish port of Ceuta in Morocco in 1415, with the help of his father and brothers. With the capture of Ceuta, he was set to expand Portugal through lands in the Atlantic and the West African coast. His interest in
According to Russell Yost in his article “Henry the Navigator”, Henry play an essential part in the capture of the Moorish port of Ceuta in Morocco in 1415, with the help of his father and brothers. With the capture of Ceuta, he was set to expand Portugal through lands in the Atlantic and the West African coast. His interest in