Matthew Henson Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Matthew Henson 08/08/1866   -   09/03/1955

Matthew Henson Introduction:

Matthew Henson was the first African-American to explore the North Pole. This biography of Matthew Henson provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline

Matthew Henson Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: Explorers
  • Died At Age: 88
  • Sun Sign: Leo
  • Also Known As: Matthew Alexander Henson, Metthew A. Henson, Matthew A. Henson
  • Born In: Nanjemoy
  • Famous As: First African-American To Explore The North Pole
  • Spouse/Ex-: Lucy Ross
  • Died On: March 9, 1955
  • Place Of Death: New York City
  • U.S. State: Maryland, African-American From Maryland
  • Education: Harvard University
  • Bio: Matthew Henson Was The First African-American To Explore The North Pole. This Biography Of Matthew Henson Provides Detailed Information About His Childhood, Life, Achievements, Works & Timeline