Captain Henson

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Person
gptkbp:adventurer polar adventurer
gptkbp:adventurous_spirit known for his adventurous spirit
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:National_Geographic_Society
gptkbp:awards gptkb:NAACP_Spingarn_Medal
gptkbp:birth_date 1866-08-08
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Arlington_National_Cemetery
gptkbp:children 2
gptkbp:community_impact impact on local communities
gptkbp:contribution contributions to Arctic science
gptkbp:cultural_impact symbol of perseverance
gptkbp:cultural_programs contributed to cultural education
gptkbp:cultural_representation recognized in African American history
gptkbp:cultural_symbol symbol of achievement for African Americans
gptkbp:death_date 1955-01-13
gptkbp:documentary The Real Henson
gptkbp:educational_value inspired educational programs
gptkbp:ethnicity gptkb:African_American
gptkbp:expedition gptkb:Peary's_North_Pole_Expedition
Peary's expeditions
multiple years of exploration
worked with various explorers
gptkbp:famous_quote " The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."
gptkbp:historical_achievement recognized by historians
gptkbp:historical_event participated in significant historical events
gptkbp:historical_figure important figure in American history
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneering role in Arctic exploration
gptkbp:honors Henson's name on various schools and parks
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Captain Henson
gptkbp:influence_on inspired generations of explorers
gptkbp:influenced future explorers
gptkbp:influenced_artists inspired books and stories
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Robert_Peary
gptkbp:inspiration African American youth
gptkbp:is_explored_in legacy in exploration history
sledding and dog teams
faced numerous challenges during expeditions
goals of Arctic exploration
used various tools for exploration
gptkbp:known_for being the first African American to reach the North Pole
gptkbp:legacy Henson's contributions to polar exploration
gptkbp:legislation influenced policies on exploration
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:notable_for gptkb:region
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:explorer
gptkbp:partnership gptkb:Matthew_Henson
gptkbp:polar_regions_explored gptkb:North_Pole
gptkbp:portrayed_in films and documentaries
gptkbp:preservation_efforts efforts to preserve his legacy
gptkbp:residence gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:service first African American Arctic explorer
gptkbp:service_years 1887-1912
gptkbp:spouse Lucy Henson
gptkbp:team emphasized teamwork in exploration
gptkbp:wrote gptkb:A_Negro_Explorer_at_the_North_Pole
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:USNS_Henson_(T-AGS-63)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8