In hopes of finding a route to Asia, started the first school to teach sailors about oceanic navigation, mapmaking, and more. He sponsored 14 expeditions in 12 years to try to navigate to. Finally, was able to successfully complete the journey. This became a stepping stone to find a maritime route to Asia.

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Cherish Lozano

26 October, 05:03

In hopes of finding a route to Asia, started the first school to teach sailors about oceanic navigation, mapmaking, and more. He sponsored 14 expeditions in 12 years to try to navigate to. Finally, was able to successfully complete the journey. This became a stepping stone to find a maritime route to Asia.

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Carmelo · Answer 1

Prince Henry the Navigator started school to teach the sailors about the Oceanic navigation in Portugal in around 1418.

He sponsored 14 expeditions in 12 years to navigate Cape Bojador in Africa.

Gils Eannes finally able to complete the journey by finding the route.

Explanation:

Prince Henry the Navigator, a Portuguese prince known for his sponsoring the exploration along the west coast of Africa. He also started the first voyages of exploration in Europe. Because of his patronage, Portuguese sailors were able to find colonies outside Europe and established the first slave trade.