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he was the co-founder of the northpole, lieutenent peary was the one who discovered the north pole after henson made a miscalculation on the location
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoMatthew Alexander Henson was with Robert E Peary, when they claimed to reach the Geographic North Pole in 1909.
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Who was the firat black man to reach the north pole?
Matthew Henson in 1909.
Who was the first black American to reach the north pole in 1909?
One of a team of six that first reached the North Pole on April 6th, 1909. The team consisted of Robert E. Perry, Matthew Henson and 4 Inuit: Ootah, Ooqueah, Seeglo and Egigingwah. As the expedition was led by Perry, history considers him to have been first to reach the pole.
Was Matthew henson married?
Matthew Henson was married at one point. He married Lucy Ross in 1906 and they did not have any children. Matthew Henson was the first African-American Arctic explorer.
Who was Matthew Henson mom?
yes, he did. he got married while he was on his voyage to the north pole.
Who first visited the North Pole?
Matthew Henson, an American explorer. Check out the link below for more information.
When did Matthew henson discover the North Pole?
1909
What African American helped Robert E Peary discover North Pole?
Matthew Henson. -The year was 1909.
When did Matthew Henson get to the north pole?
Matthew Henson got to the North Pole in 1909
What year did Matthew henson reach the north pole?
1909
Who planted the US flag on the north pole in 1909?
Matthew Henson
Why is Matthew henson famous for?
Matthew Henson is famous for being the first African-American to go to the North Pole.
Who was the firat black man to reach the north pole?
Matthew Henson in 1909.
Who was the first black American to reach the north pole in 1909?
One of a team of six that first reached the North Pole on April 6th, 1909. The team consisted of Robert E. Perry, Matthew Henson and 4 Inuit: Ootah, Ooqueah, Seeglo and Egigingwah. As the expedition was led by Perry, history considers him to have been first to reach the pole.
What is Matthew Henson's middle name?
Matthew Henson middle name is john
Who was Matthew Henson married to?
Matthew Henson is married to tatyana Henson's grandmother who ever that is she is not lucky
What medals did Matthew Henson get after the expedition?
Matthew Henson achieved the Hubbard Medal
When was Matthew Henson born?
Matthew Henson was born on August 6, 1866.
