Prince Henry learned of African gold while he served as:

A.) a king

B.) a soldier

C.) a ship's captain

D.) a navigator

The correct answer is D.) a navigator. He was a navigator on a ship where he served and where he learned of African gold. This is one of the reasons why he was one of the first people who participated in the Age of Discoveries and why he supported colonizing Africa. He knew what riches could be found there and he wanted them for his country.