Henry Hudson

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Henry Hudson (1570 - 1611) was an English explorer. He died in the Hudson Bay in Canada. Hudson died during an exploration trip when his crew did not want to continue the trip. The crew put Hudson off the ship and he was never seen again.

He discovered Hudson Bay and Hudson River in North America. He claimed Hudson Bay for England but was working for the Dutch when he found Hudson River.

Hudson's map of the North Atlantic
Hudson's map of the North Atlantic
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