Matthew henson north pole biography of albert
Matthew henson north pole biography of albert
Matthew henson explorer...
Matthew Henson
American explorer (–)
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| Born | Matthew Alexander Henson ()August 8, Nanjemoy, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | March 9, () (aged&#;88) The Bronx, New York, US |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Known&#;for | Arctic explorer, claimed as the first to reach the geographic North Pole |
| Spouses | Eva Flint &#; (m.&#;&#x;&#;&#x;)&#;Lucy Ross &#; (m.&#;)&#; |
| Children | Anauakaq (–; by Akatingwah) |
Matthew Alexander Henson (August 8, &#;&#; March 9, ) was an African American explorer who accompanied Robert Peary on seven voyages to the Arctic over a period of nearly 23 years.
They spent a total of 18 years on expeditions together.[1] He is best known for his participation in the – expedition that claimed to have reached the geographic North Pole on April 6, Henson said he was the first of their party to reach the North Pole.
Henson was born in Nanjemoy, Maryland,