Henry Hudson: The Age Of Discovery

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This is the story of one of many different explorers. His name is Henry Hudson, he started around the same time of many other explores. That time period was called The Age Of Discovery also known as The Age Of Exploration. Henry Hudson was trusted by two different sponsors. Henry Hudson went on more than two voyages though.Hudson had many more expeditions with his own crew then he did with someone else running the ship.

Before we go into the exploration of Henry Hudson let's talk about his life before exploring. Henry Hudson was believed to have been born in 1565 and died June 22, 1611. Henry Hudson spent most of his carrier looking for a northern trade route to Asia. Henry Hudson sailed on multiple sailing voyages before he became a captain

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