Matthew Henson
Matthew Alexander Henson was an 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. He is best known for his participation in the 1908–1909 expedition that claimed to have reached the geographic North Pole on April 6, 1909. Henson said he was the first of their party to reach the pole.
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Date of Birth
August 8th, 1866
Age
157
Birth Place
United States of America, Maryland
Date of Death
March 9th, 1955
Died Aged
88
Star Sign
Leo
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