Question

Define cartographer. How did prince Henry encourage the work of cartographers

Answer 1

A Cartographer is the person that uses science, technology and art to produce maps.

Prince Henry (Infant D. Henrique of Portugal, Duke of Viseu) known as Prince Henry the Navigator was a pioneer during the Age of Discovery. As navigator he employed cartographers to chart the voyages and encourage this activity by using the skill inviting cartographers to go to Portugal to make maps for the infant that helped him during navigation.