Prince Henry the Navigator

Connected Sites: 5

Prince Henry the Navigator (1394-1460) was an important figure in the early days of the Portuguese Empire, being responsible for the beginning of the European worldwide explorations.

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Connected Sites

Monastery of Batalha
Monastery of Batalha
Portugal
Inscribed: 1983
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283
11
His Tomb
Convent of Christ in Tomar
Convent of Christ in Tomar
Portugal
Inscribed: 1983
3.59
258
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In 1420 He Was Made Lifetime Head Of The Order Of Christ Which Was The Successor In Portugal To The Knights Templar After It Had Been Abolished In 1312. It Had Made Tomar Its Hq In 1357. Access To Its Enormous Wealth Gave Henry The Funds He Needed To Sponsor Portuguese Exploration. He Also Initiated Further Building Within The Convent.
Oporto
Oporto
Portugal
Inscribed: 1996
3.88
482
11
Traditionally Born (1394) In The Casa Do Infante (Orignally Built As A Customs House And Mint).
Belem
Belem
Portugal
Inscribed: 1983
3.46
585
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Belem, Jerónimos Monastery - The Original Hermitage (Ermida Do Restelo), Was Founded By Henry The Navigator In 1450.
Banc d'Arguin
Banc d'Arguin
Mauritania
Inscribed: 1989
2.32
18
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Sponsored A Trip To "The Bay Of Arguin In 1443 And Built An Important "Forte-Feitoria" (A Fort Protecting A Trading Post) On The Island Of Arguin Around The Year 1448."
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