Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Explorer
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| gptkbp:affiliatedWith |
gptkb:Robert_Peary
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:National_Geographic_Society
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:NAACP_Spingarn_Medal
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| gptkbp:born |
August 8, 1866
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| gptkbp:burialPlace |
gptkb:Arlington_National_Cemetery
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| gptkbp:children |
2
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| gptkbp:collaboratedWith |
Various scientists and researchers
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| gptkbp:contribution |
Mapping_Arctic_regions
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| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
Inspiration for future generations of explorers
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| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
Cultural_icon_in_African_American_history
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| gptkbp:depictedIn |
Films and documentaries
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| gptkbp:died |
January 9, 1955
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| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:D.C._public_schools
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| gptkbp:explores |
Early 20th century
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| gptkbp:famousFor |
Exploring_the_Arctic_regions
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| gptkbp:famousQuote |
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."
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| gptkbp:firstSeason |
gptkb:North_Pole
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| gptkbp:founder |
Techniques_in_Arctic_survival
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| gptkbp:fullName |
gptkb:Matthew_Alexander_Henson
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Recognized in history books and documentaries
Pioneering_African_American_explorer |
| gptkbp:honors |
Henson's_name_on_a_mountain_in_Greenland
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Matt J. Henson
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| gptkbp:influence |
Inspiration for educational programs on exploration
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:African_American_explorers
Subject of biographies and historical studies Featured in media discussions on exploration and race. Subject of paintings and sculptures Modern_Arctic_exploration_techniques |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Robert_Peary
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| gptkbp:knownFor |
Being one of the first people to reach the North Pole
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Henson's_contributions_to_Arctic_exploration
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| gptkbp:nationality |
American
African_American |
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
First_African_American_to_reach_the_North_Pole
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
1909 North Pole expedition
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| gptkbp:notableFor |
Arctic_exploration
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| gptkbp:occupation |
Explorer
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| gptkbp:placeOfBirth |
Nanjemoy, Maryland
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| gptkbp:placeOfDeath |
gptkb:New_York_City
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| gptkbp:recognizedBy |
gptkb:U.S._government
Various educational institutions Various honors and awards |
| gptkbp:researchInterest |
Known for his adventurous spirit
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| gptkbp:role |
Chief Navigator
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| gptkbp:scenicViews |
gptkb:Peary's_North_Pole_expeditions
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| gptkbp:spouse |
Lucy_Henson
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| gptkbp:worksWith |
gptkb:Peary_Arctic_Club
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| gptkbp:wrote |
gptkb:A_Negro_Explorer_at_the_North_Pole
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