Historical Figure
Prince Henry the Navigator
Portuguese prince and governor (1394–1460)
Born: 1394 CE · Died: 1460 CENationality: Kingdom of Portugal
About Prince Henry the Navigator
Prince Henry the Navigator, was a Portuguese prince, a central figure in the early days of the Portuguese Empire and often credited as one of the main initiators of the Age of Discovery. Henry was the third child of King John I of Portugal, who founded the House of Aviz.Wikipedia ↗
Associated Events
Explorationc. 1400 CE – 1600 CE
Age of Exploration
European maritime nations launched expeditions that mapped the globe, connected continents, and transformed world trade, culture, and power dynamics between 1400–1600.
Colonialism1415 CE – 1999 CE
Portuguese Empire
The first global maritime empire, Portugal established trade posts and colonies spanning four continents for nearly 600 years, beginning with the capture of Ceuta in North Africa (1415) and ending with the handover of Macau (1999).