Henry The Navigator - Trivia, Family, Bio
By Andrew Thornton •
Portuguese explorer who was credited with beginning the Age of Exploration.
Before Fame
He developed a new type of ship, the caravel, to further his interests in exploration.
Trivia
He explored more than half of the globe by sea during his lifetime.
Family Life
He was the son of the King of Portugal. His wife was Phillippa of Lancaster, the sister of King Henry IV of England.
Associated With
Christopher Columbus and Navigator are two of the most famous maritime explorers in history.
