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Henry Hudson was an English navigator and explorer active in the early seventeenth century who undertook voyages seeking northern sea routes to Asia. Sailing for the Dutch East India Company in 1609, he explored the river later named the Hudson in present-day New York. On a subsequent English expedition he entered Hudson Strait and Hudson Bay, where his crew mutinied in 1611 and cast him, his son, and several companions adrift; their fate remains unknown.
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What river did Henry Hudson explore for the Dutch East India Company?
While sailing for the Dutch East India Company in 1609, Henry Hudson explored the river that would later bear his name, located in present-day New York. He was initially searching for a Northwest Passage to Asia but instead laid the groundwork for Dutch colonization in the region.
How did the explorer Henry Hudson die?
Henry Hudson did not die of natural causes; he was the victim of a mutiny during a subsequent voyage in 1611. Following a harsh winter trapped in the ice of James Bay, his crew mutinied and set Hudson, his son, and several loyal crew members adrift in a small open boat, never to be seen again.
Did Henry Hudson ever find the Northwest Passage to Asia?
No, Henry Hudson never successfully found a navigable Northwest Passage to Asia during his lifetime. Though he mapped significant portions of the northeastern coast of North America and the Canadian Arctic, severe ice always prevented his ships from completing the journey to the Pacific.
Which country did Henry Hudson sail for during his final, fatal voyage?
On his final voyage in 1610, Henry Hudson sailed for England rather than the Dutch. He commanded the British ship *Discovery* on this expedition, which led to the discovery of the massive Hudson Bay in Canada before the crew ultimately turned against him.
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