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In 1419, Henry founded a navigation school on the southwestern coast of Portugal. Mapmakers, instrument makers, shipbuilders, scientists, and sea captains gathered there to perfect their trade.
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First European to sail around the south coast of Africa and up along the east coast.
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Originally searching for a quicker route to Asia, Columbus instead discovered the Carribean islands. Columbus started the expedition into the New World.
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Explored up and down the coast of South America. America was named after him.
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Claimed coastal lands in present day Canada and U.S. for England. Founded colonies.
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First European to sail around the south of Africa and reach India.
