Matthew Henson

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United States, Explorer
August 8, 1866March, 9, 1955.

Matthew Alexander Henson (August 8, 1866 – March 9, 1955) 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 expedition which claimed to have reached the geographic North Pole on April 6, 1909.

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