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Who Really Found the Hudson River?
Many people think that Henry Hudson was the first person to discover the Hudson River when in fact it was really Giovanni da Verrazano. Giovanni was a French explorer who was trying to find a NorthWestern passage to China. He … Continue reading
Pioneer who landscaped one of the most important rivers in New York City
Henry Hudson was a pioneer. He was an English navigator who crossed the Atlantic Ocean in 1609. He also became the first person to sail what is now named the Hudson River ( named after himself). He sailed across the Atlantic … Continue reading
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Henry Hudson’s Contribution to New York City History
In 1609, Henry Hudson, hired by the Dutch East India Company, discovered what has now become the Hudson River while trying to discover a route to China and the many spice islands. Overlooked by many, this discovery has shaped New … Continue reading
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