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Who started a school for navigators and encouraged exploration?

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King Edward

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King Denis

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Prince Henry

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King Alfonso I

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The correct option is C Prince Henry
Prince Henry, a Portuguese made great efforts in this direction. Hence, he was known as Henry the Navigator. He started a school for navigators and encouraged extensive exploration. The sailors were taught how to make use of Mariner's compass and the astrolabe.

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