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Prince Henry the Navigator establishes a Naval observatory for the teaching of navigation, astronomy, and cartography.
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First European to sail arounfd the coast of Africa and up along the East coast.
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The first European to sail west searching for a water route to Asia
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First European to sail around the south of Africa and reach India
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Claimed coastal lands in present day Canada and U.S for England.
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Led the first expedition to sail completely around the world
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Explored South America and conquered the Incas.
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Explored territory in southern U.S
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Conquered the rich Aztec empire in Mexico
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Explored what is now the Hudson River and the Hudson Bay
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