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Prince Henry the Navigator was a pivotal figure in the Age of Discovery, leading the charge in European exploration and expanding trade across the globe. His visionary efforts laid the groundwork for Portugals maritime dominance and opened new frontiers through the systematic exploration of Western Africa, the Atlantic islands, and the search for uncharted routes.

Sessão “Acidente Vascular Cerebral em Portugal - Realidade e desafios”, promovida pela Portugal AVC – União de Sobreviventes, Familiares e Amigos, com a participação da Comissão Parlamentar de Saúde, que teve lugar em 29.março.2023, na Assembleia da República.

Along with the volcanic destruction of Pompeii and the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, the Lisbon quake of 1755 is one of the most destructive natural disasters ever recorded. After being jolted by a massive quake, Lisbon was then pounded by a succession of tidal waves and finally reduced to ash by a fire that raged for five straight days.