Historical Figure
Henry the Navigator
b. 1394
Portuguese prince and governor (1394–1460)
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Key Dates
Birth
1394 March 4, 1394 →Biography
Prince Henry of Portugal, Duke of Viseu, better known as Prince Henry the Navigator, was a Portuguese prince and a central figure in the early days of the Portuguese Empire and in the 15th-century European maritime exploration. Through his administrative direction, he is regarded as the main initiator of what would be known as the Age of Discovery. Henry was the third child of King John I of Portugal, who founded the House of Aviz.
Timeline
Henry the Navigator leads Portuguese forces to victory over the Marinids at the Battle of Ceuta.
August 14 →Henry the Navigator leads Portuguese forces to victory over the Marinids at the Conquest of Ceuta.
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