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          Matthew Henson

          American explorer (1866–1955)

          Matthew A. Henson

          Henson c. 1910

          Born

          Matthew Alexander Henson


          (1866-08-08)August 8, 1866

          Nanjemoy, Maryland, U.S.

          DiedMarch 9, 1955(1955-03-09) (aged 88)

          The Bronx, New York, US

          Resting placeArlington National Cemetery
          Known forArctic explorer, claimed as the first to reach the geographic North Pole
          Spouses

          Eva Flint

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          (m. 1891⁠–⁠1897)​

          Lucy Ross

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          (m. 1907)​
          ChildrenAnauakaq (1906–1987; by Akatingwah)

          Matthew 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] He is best known for his participation in the 1908–1909 expedition that claimed to have reached the geographic North