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Matthew Alexander Henson (August 8, – March 9, ) was an African American explorer who accompanied Robert Peary on seven voyages to the Arctic over a period of nearly 23 years.


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Learn the story behind the Robert E. Peary's most trusted Arctic companion who aided him on pivotal arctic expeditions.

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Henson, Matthew A. August 8, March 9, Explorer Matthew Alexander Henson was born in rural Charles County, Maryland, the son of freeborn sharecroppers.
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Matthew A. Henson () always accompanied Robert Peary on his Arctic explorations.