Matthew Henson
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 70 years ago |
| Date of birth | August 8,1866 |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Born | Nanjemoy |
| Maryland | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | March 9,1955 |
| Died | The Bronx |
| New York | |
| United States | |
| Children | Anauakaq Henson |
| Spouse | Eva Flint |
| Lucy Ross Henson | |
| Job | Explorer |
| Books | A Black Explorer at the North Pole |
| A Journey for the Ages: Matthew Henson and Robert Peary?s Historic North Pole Expedition | |
| Henson at the North Pole | |
| Siblings | Eliza Henson |
| Parents | Lemuel Henson |
| Caroline Henson | |
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| ID | 461728 |
Matthew Henson Life story
Matthew Alexander Henson 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.