Henson, Matthew Alexander 1866-1955

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August 8, 1866 - March 9, 1955

Biographical or Historical Note

African-American who served first as Adm. Robert E. Peary's valet and later accompanied him on eight polar expeditions. On April 6, 1906, he and four Eskimos were Peary's sole companions at ninety degrees North Latitude

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    Library of Congress Name Authority File

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