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Who was Prince Henry the Navigator?

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Answer:Prince of Portugal who established an observatory and school of navigation at Sagres and directed voyages that spurred the growth of Portugal's colonial empire.

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Prince Henry was a Portuguese prince that organized and led expeditions that later led to the discovery of places such as the Madeira islands. On these expeditions, Prince Henry would also initiate trade with foreign countries which helped to increase wealth in Portugal.
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