Matthew Henson
American explorer (1866-1955) · United States · On the map · Historical Figures · Died at 88
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.
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Henson in his Arctic furs
Photograph of Henson and the four Inuit guides on the last stretch of their 1908-09 expedition, taken by Peary at what they believed to be the North Pole.
Illustration of Matthew Henson by Charles Alston
Photograph of Henson in civilian clothing, taken from his 1912 book A Negro Explorer at the North Pole
Henson's grave in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, U.S.
Entrance of the site of the former Matthew Henson Public Housing Project.Awards
About this person
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 later said that he was the first of their party to reach the North Pole.
Country
United States
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1866 to 1955 · aged 88
