He also served as Grand Master of the Order of Christ, which provided funds for many of his projects, as well as the red cross emblem displayed on his caravels.
He organized a disastrous expedition against Tangier in an attempt to stabilize a nearby city under his governorship, leading to the death of his younger brother. He became governor of that city shortly after plague claimed his mother, Philippa of Lancaster, and was later appointed governor of the Algarve. He also served as Grand Master of the Order of Christ, which provided funds for many of his projects, as well as the red cross emblem displayed on his caravels. Gil Eanes and Dinis Dias, the discoverer of Cape Verde, were proteges of, FTP, what Portuguese prince who sponsored many expeditions?
He organized a disastrous expedition against Tangier in an attempt to stabilize a nearby city under his governorship, leading to the death of his younger brother.
Prince {Henry the Navigator} or {Henry the Seafarer}