Question

In hopes of finding a route to Asia, started the first school to teach sailors about oceanic navigation, map making, 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.

Answer 1

The man being described here is Prince Henry the Navigator. Prince Henry was a Portuguese man who helped spark the age of exploration. He is known for his several contributions to this era, including:

1) Opening of a school for navigation in Sagres, Portugal.
2) Mapping the west coast of Africa.
3) Laid the foundation for individuals like Christopher Columbus, Vasco Da Gama, and John Cabot.