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Henry the Navigator Hi, my name is Henry The Navigator and I am going to find new routes to make new discoveries.

Date of explorer’s birth and death (if known). How did they die? Born=1394 Died=1460 How did he die?=Unknown

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What country was the explorer born in? Portugal

What country did the explorer sail on for (on behalf of)? Portugal

When did they sail? Pick the 1 or 2 most significant dates. They sailed in 1435 and 1455.

What was the reason for their voyage? The reason is that they wanted to find Muslims and defeat them.

Where did they actually land? They landed in the Gambia River.

What people did the explorer come into contact with? He came in contact with Muslims.

What artifacts or objects might your explorer have collected on their journeys? He collected seal skins.

Did this person make any mistakes or bad decisions? Be specific. He spent all his fortune on voyages.

Any other information:

Henry The Navigator was the son of King John 1 of Potugal.

Blog: Henry The Navigator's Intoxicating Adventure! Hi, my name is Henry The Navigator. Today, June 17, 1434, I sent Gil Eannes to go and explore Cape Bojador. At this time no Europeans have ever made it to Cape Bojador and return alive. He set sail early in the morning. June 23, 1434, the message hasn't come in yet but the latest news is that Eannes and his crew members are still alive. December 4, 1434, the boat finally came back today. Eannes told me that he rounded Cape Bodajor and landed on the desert, collected some "Saint Mary's roses" then came back with all of his crew members alive! Finally! I, Henry The Navigator, has done something never done before.

Autobiography: Henry The Navigator's Phenomenal Life

I was born in Portugal in 1394 and died in 1460. I also sailed for Portugal. Do you know who I am? Just look at the title. My name is Henry The Navigator. Throughout my whole life I've been sending people on expeditions. In 1433, Gil Eannes sailed to the Canary Islands and came back. In 1434, Gil Eannes rouded Cape Bojador and landed in the desert. He came back alive. In 1435, Eannes made his last route. Other people who sailed for me are Antao Goncalves, Nuno Tristao, **Alvise da Cadamosto, and Diogo Gomes. When I died in 1460 I was really poor. I spent all my fortune on my quests. During my life, I fascinated many people. I dominated the world of sailing.**