Matthew Henson

About Matthew Henson

Birth Day: August 8, 1866
Birth Place: MD

Matthew Henson

Matthew Henson net worth and salary: Matthew Henson is a Explorer who has a net worth of $6 Million. Matthew Henson was born in in August 8, 1866. Along with his traveling partner, Robert Peary, he became the first person to reach the North Pole in 1909.
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🎂 Matthew Henson - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Matthew Henson is 158 years, 4 months and 14 days old. Matthew Henson will celebrate 159rd birthday on a Friday 8th of August 2025. Below we countdown to Matthew Henson upcoming birthday.

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Popular As Matthew Henson
Occupation Explorer
Age years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born August 8, 1866 (MD)
Birthday August 8
Town/City MD
Nationality MD

🌙 Zodiac

Matthew Henson’s zodiac sign is Leo. According to astrologers, people born under the sign of Leo are natural born leaders. They are dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist, able to achieve anything they want to in any area of life they commit to. There is a specific strength to a Leo and their "king of the jungle" status. Leo often has many friends for they are generous and loyal. Self-confident and attractive, this is a Sun sign capable of uniting different groups of people and leading them as one towards a shared cause, and their healthy sense of humor makes collaboration with other people even easier.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Matthew Henson was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.

About

Along with his traveling partner, Robert Peary, he became the first person to reach the North Pole in 1909.

Before Fame

He worked as a dishwasher in local cafes before landing a job as a cabin boy at age 12.

Trivia

Despite being the first person to reach the North Pole, he is often overshadowed by his partner's fame.

Family Life

He was raised by his uncle after his parents died. He married Lucy Ross in 1906.

Associated With

His great grandnephew worked with Bill Cosby.

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