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Why did matthew henson go to the north pole

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.

matthew henson and robert peary biography definition

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The first person to stand on top of the world was black man named Henson.

What did matthew henson discover

Matthew Henson was an African American explorer most known for accompanying Robert Peary on multiple expeditions to the Arctic, and in they claimed to be the first .
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On April 6, , Matthew Henson stood atop the world with Robert Peary as co-discoverer of the North Pole.