Henry Hudson
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Henry Hudson, an English explorer and navigator, explored parts of North America in the early 17th century, seeking a Northwest Passage to Asia. He sailed for both the English and the Dutch, charting the Hudson River and Hudson Bay, which bear his name. While his voyages were ultimately unsuccessful in finding a passage, they significantly expanded European knowledge of North America and laid the groundwork for future colonization.
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