Prince Henry the Navigator of Portugal
1394 – 1460.
His explorations and scientific accomplishments dispelled the legend of the tenebrous sea, beaconed the ocean route to India and opened the gateway of the Atlantic to the American continent.
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This monument in his honor marks the eighth centennial of Portuguese national organization in 1140. Erected by the people of Portuguese descent of New England and their friends on June 30, 1940.
(plaque on back of statue is the same inscription in Portuguese)
D. Henrique, Infante de Sagres, Portugal. 1394 – 1460.
As suas explorações maritimas e cometimentos scientificos dissiparam a lendas do mar tenebroso, apontaram o caminho maritimo das Indias e devassaram o Atlantico para a descoberta do continente americano. • No oitavo centenario da fundação da nacionalidade Portuguesa em 1140. Se erigiu este monumento em sua honra, como homenagem dos Portugueses da Nova Inglaterra e dos seus amigos, em 30 de Junho 1940.
Marker is at the intersection of Eastern Avenue and Pleasant Street, in the median on Eastern Avenue.
Courtesy hmdb.org
