Birthdate: 1565 AD
Birthplace: England, United Kingdom
Died: 1611 AD
Henry Hudson, an English sea explorer and navigator in the early 17th century, played a key role in exploring present-day Canada and parts of the Northeastern United States. He led multiple expeditions in search of a Northeast Passage to Cathay and a Northwest Passage to Asia. Hudson explored the area around what is now New York, navigating the river that was later named after him. His voyages helped establish European contact with native peoples and advanced trade and commerce.
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