Matthew Henson

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.[1] He is best known for his participation in the expedition which claimed to have reached the geographic North Pole on April 6, 1909.
Category:Last Name Henson
Category:Born 1866
Category:Died 1955