This category lists pages and sites about the prince of Portugal Henry the Navigator (1394-1460) who helped his nation establish trade with West Africa. All submissions should be suitable for children to use for school projects and personal enrichment.
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- Mappa.Mundi Magazine: Prince Henry, The Navigator Article provides an overview of Henry's life and its impact.
- Africans in America: Prince Henry the Navigator Excerpt from a PBS series examines Henry's role in opening routes for the trade of slaves.
- Prince Henry the Navigator and the Institute at Sagres A short history of Henry's life from About.com. Emphasizes the role he played in moving Portuguese exploration forward.
- MrNussbaum.com: Prince Henry Brief biography, photo, and route map.
- Prince Henry the Navigator Tells how he never left Portugal, but helped unlock the secrets of Africa by encouraging exploration of the continent.