Prince Henry the Navigator, the Hero of Portugal and of Modern Discovery, 1394-1460 A.D. / With an Account of Geographical Progress Throughout the Middle Ages As the Preparation for His Work.

by C. Raymond Beazley

COIMBRA UNIVERSITY OF WHICH HENRY WAS THE OFFICIAL PATRON.

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CHAPTER XIX.

HENRY'S LAST YEARS AND DEATH.

1458-60.

hile Cadamosto and Diego Gomez were carrying the Prince's flag farther from the shores of Europe "than Alexander or Cæsar had ever ventured," the Prince himself was getting more and more absorbed in the project of a new Holy War against the Infidel.