Henry Hudson
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Henry Hudson Net Worth

Henry Hudson was an English navigator born in 1575 who conducted sea explorations in the early seventeenth century. He was commissioned by the Dutch East India Company to explore the area and he discovered a river in New York, which was named the Hudson River in his honor.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day September 12, 1575
Birth Place England
Age 444 YEARS OLD
Died On Jun 22, 1611 (age 35)
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $3 Million (2024)

About

English navigator who conducted sea explorations in the early seventeenth century. He discovered a river in New York for the Dutch East India Company, who named it the Hudson River.

Before Fame

He spent many years at sea, starting in the position of cabin boy before eventually reaching the level of captain.

Trivia

He discovered the Hudson River in 1609, initiating the Dutch colonization of New York.

Family Life

He grew up aboard traveling ships and worked as a cabin boy. He had three sons with his wife Katherine.

Associated With

He was inspired by Christopher Columbus.

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