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Why did Prince Henry of Portugal sponsor voyages of discovery?

Why did Prince Henry of Portugal sponsor voyages of discovery?
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Why did Prince Henry of Portugal sponsor voyages of discovery?

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He wanted to find a way to circumnavigate the world.

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Prince Henry of Portugal sponsored voyages of discovery because the Spanish ad made it clear that such voyages could be incredibly profitable, since many of the explorers during this time were bringing back large amounts of gold and silver.
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