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Portugal: Henry the Navigator, a Portuguese prince who was an early patron of exploration in Africa.

Portugal: Henry the Navigator, a Portuguese prince who was an early patron of exploration in Africa.

Henry the Navigator (1394–1460) was the third child of King John I of Portugal, and an important figure in the early days of the Portuguese Empire. He sponsored much of the early European exploration and maritime trade with other continents, particularly Africa.

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