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Prince Henry of Portugal
Prince Henry the Navigator
1394-1460, Portuguese prince. First European royal to heavily promote discovery and exploration. Motivated by mercenary as well as missionary factors. Seeking to promote Portugese economic interests (challenging Muslim monopoly of gold trade) and to further Christian influence. Hope to find the kingdom of Prester John - a legendary Christian king ruling a wealthy kingdom somewhere in Africa (probably a hoax/myth). Prince Henry promoted settlement of islands in the Atlantic and exploration of the African coast. Founded the school for navigators at Sagres at the southwestern tip of Portugal.
Christopher Columbus
Italian navigator who discovered the New World in the service of Spain while looking for a route to China (1451-1506)
Vasco de Gama
(after Diaz made it to Cape) in 1498 V.d G rounded Cape and made it to India (to Calicut on the Malabar coast) He was Portuguese sea captain. Brought back ship loaded with Eastern goods worth many times (x60) cost of expedition. 2nd. trip - used brutal means to establish Portuguese interest there (Arabs, Egyptians, Venetians et al interested in maintaining their monopoly.) Significant because established Portuguese interest in east - first all sea route to valuable trade sites.
Ferdinand Magellen
Portuguese navigator commissioned by Charles V of Spain who led the Spanish expedition of 1519-1522 that was the first to sail around the world.
Hernando Cortes
Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)