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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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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 did Matthew Henson invent?

Matthew Henson did not invent anything. He was an African American explorer who, alongside Robert Peary, accomplished the first successful expedition to the North Pole in 1909. Henson's contributions to the expedition were crucial in its success.


Was Matthew henson married?

Yes, Matthew Henson was married to Lucy Ross in 1906. Henson was an African American explorer who accompanied Robert E. Peary on seven voyages to the Arctic, including the 1909 expedition where they claimed to be the first to reach the North Pole.


What degrees did Matthew henson earn?

Morgan State College and Howard University.


What is Matthew Henson's middle name?

Matthew Henson middle name is john