Prince Henry the Navigator, a key figure in the early days of the Portuguese Empire, did not personally bring individuals to work on sugar plantations, as he was primarily focused on exploration and maritime advancements. However, his efforts in promoting exploration ultimately contributed to the establishment of sugar plantations in the Atlantic islands, where enslaved Africans were later brought to work. This practice became prevalent in the 15th and 16th centuries as demand for sugar increased in Europe.
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