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Bookmark or Share- The Legacy of Arctic Explorer Matthew Henson - National GeographicThe Legacy of Arctic Explorer Matthew Henson. This African-American explorer was the first man to stand on top of the world.
- Matthew Alexander Henson | Arctic Expedition, North Pole, African ...Matthew Alexander Henson (born August 8, 1866, Charles county, Maryland, U.S.—died March 9, 1955, New York, N.Y.) was an African American explorer who accompanied Robert E. Peary on most of his expeditions, including that to the North Pole in 1909.
- The Black Explorer Who May Have Reached the North Pole FirstIn 1909 African American Matthew Henson trekked with explorer Robert Peary, reaching what they claimed was the North Pole. Who got there first?
- Matthew Henson - WikipediaMatthew Alexander Henson (August 8, 1866 – March 9, 1955) 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 ]
- Matthew Henson - Biography, Explorer, Co-Discovery of North PoleMatthew Henson was an African American explorer best known as the co-discoverer of the North Pole with Robert Edwin Peary in 1909.
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