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Henry Hudson Biography and Timeline

Follow Henry Hudson through 1 dated historical records for United States of America.

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Henry Hudson, historical timeline

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1609–1609Years on this page

1609

Discovery of Manhattan Island

Manhattan · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

While in Dutch pay, re-discovers Manhattan Island & the river Hudson

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