He was appointed governor of Algarve. This grandson of John of Gaunt became obsessed with Africa and its potential.
He was appointed governor of Algarve. This grandson of John of Gaunt became obsessed with Africa and its potential. He was obsessed with the legend of Prester John but was probably more interested in stealing the lucrative slave trade away from the Muslims. For ten points, name this prince of Portugal who began Europe's obsession with Africa and began a series of explorations to map to the coast of Africa.
He was appointed governor of Algarve. This grandson of John of Gaunt became obsessed with Africa and its potential.
{Henry the Navigator} or {Henry the Seafarer}