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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 |
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.
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.
Along with his traveling partner, Robert Peary, he became the first person to reach the North Pole in 1909.
He worked as a dishwasher in local cafes before landing a job as a cabin boy at age 12.
Despite being the first person to reach the North Pole, he is often overshadowed by his partner's fame.
He was raised by his uncle after his parents died. He married Lucy Ross in 1906.
His great grandnephew worked with Bill Cosby.