May 25: Henry Acquires Exploration Funds

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Prince Henry of Portugal or as he would later be call Henry the Seafarer or Henry the Navigator, is appointed govenor of the Order of Christ in 1420. This position provides an important means of financing explorations. Organizing expeditions that explored the western coasts of Africa and passing the Cape Bojador, Henry was able to open alternatives to the land based trade routes through the Sahara.