Who set up a center for astronomical and geographical studies in portugal? this person invited mapmakers, astronomers, and shipbuilders to study?

Henry the Navigator - He is credited as the pioneer of the Age of Discoveries. He administratively led to the set up of these studies to enhance Portugal's maritime trade and exploration in other continents. 

No , abraham lincoln is elected 16th president of the united states over a deeply divided democratic party, becoming the first republican to win the presidency . lincoln receive 40 % of the popular vote handily defeated three other candidates