Matthew Alexander Henson
1866-1955
American explorer who, with Matthew Peary, was the first American to reach the North Pole. Henson ran away from home at age 12, lying about his age to go to sea as a...
Read more
Matthew Alexander Henson
1866-1955
American Explorer
Matthew A. Henson went from clothing salesman to Arctic explorer following a chance meeting with American adventurer and naval engineer Robert E. P...
Read more
Matthew A. Henson (1866-1955) always accompanied Robert Peary on his Arctic explorations. As a result, he was part of the first expedition to reach the North Pole.Matthew A. Henson was born in Charles...
Read more
Matthew Alexander Henson
Matthew A. Henson
Matthew A. Henson