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Henry the Navigator
Birth: Oct., 1394
Death: Nov. 13, 1460

Portugese Royalty. The son of John I, King of Portugal, he erected an observatory and school of scientific navigation in Sagreews. He sponsored many exploratory expeditions along the W African coast, and the way was prepared for the discovery of the sea route to India. (bio by: Erik Lander) 
 
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 Parents:
  John De Avis (1357 - 1433)
   Philippa of Lancaster (1360 - 1415)

 
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Burial:
Mosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitoria
Batalha
Leiria, Portugal
 
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Originally Created by: Erik Lander
Record added: Jul 20, 2004
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Prince Henry the Navigator, thank you for your explorations, may you rest in peace!
- MFPS
 Added: Nov. 13, 2012
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 Added: Jan. 21, 2012
Prince Henry the Navigator, thank you for your explorations, may you rest in peace!
- MFPS
 Added: Nov. 13, 2009
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