It took 26 days to reach the shetland islands north of great britain. Murphy, while united states minister at the hague, discovered a copy of hudsons contract, which shows that the original was executed, 6 january, 1609, at amsterdam, that he signed his name henry hudson, and that in the body of the instrument he was also named henry and not hendrik hudson. Jan 02, 2008 little is known about henry hudsons origins. For webquest or practice, print a copy of this quiz at the henry hudson webquest print page. The descendant report is based upon the assumption that henry hudson i, the alderman, is the first generation of the hudson line, since he is the earliest known hudson and his coat of arms. The arrival of henry hudson in new york has been celebrated before. The hudsons came to england from normandy with william the conqueror in 1066 during the invasion. Although hudson lived most of his life in england and many of his works deal with english subjects, he. It is estimated around 1570 which would have made him around 37 years old when he made his first big voyage in 1607.
The crew put hudson off the ship and into a small boat. Just in time for this milestone, douglas hunter, sailor, scholar, and storyteller, has written the first book length history of the 1609 adventure that put new york on the map. After the suppression of the monasteries by henry viii, the crown granted forfeited church lands at hitchin, county hertfordshire to edward watson and henry hudson hudson receiving. Sandler, author of dozens of travel guides, converts the hudson documentation into a travelogue to several of hudsons. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Henry hudsons four voyages, 16071611 on his ships hopewell, half moon and discovery. The descendant report is based upon the assumption that henry hudson i, the alderman, is the first generation of the hudson line, since he is the earliest known hudson and his coat of arms was so closely related to the mark richard hudson i used on his livestock. He would have been well educated and would have studied navigation, astronomy, mathematics and seamanship in his early life.
Henry hudson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including high country macula retina and vitreous pc. The following is taken from the handwritten manuscript by william norton hudson in 1846 see hudson family record book. It may be fair to say that henry hudson is one of the worlds most famous explorers. The year 2009 marks the fourhundredth anniversary of henry hudsons discovery of the majestic river that bears his name. Hudsons own journals for 1607 and 1608, and the incomplete journal of 161011. Mancall is about the great explorer henry hudson and his death in the arctic. Ian chadwicks biography of henry hudson early years and. Although much could be gleaned from history books about henry hudson, this account was written by his descendent based on what he had learned from his parents and grandparents, which makes it very special. Henry hudsons search for a northeast passage though little is known about hudsons early life, it seems he studied navigation and earned widespread renown for his skills, as well as his. Hudson scrapbook check out photos of people and places in hudson history, and help name some unidentified relatives.
The history of hudson actually begins in connecticut. This passage contains both historical and genealogy information about our family traced through the hudson line. His tomb is at sussex downs, and a statue of rima, the heroine of green mansions, carved by sir jacob epstein, is found in the bird sanctuary at hyde park in london. He is first recorded in 1607 as commander of an english muscovy company ship that attempted to reach the orient by sailing northward and southward across the polar sea. He embarked on multiple sailing voyages not only for the english, but also for the. Henry hudson was born in london, england in 1565 to a wealthy family. Henry hudson 15561611 was an english explorer and navigator in the 1600s.
Henry hudson was born circa 1837, at birth place, to henry hudson and ann hudson. Henry hudson 16091611 henry hudson accomplishments. Oliver may have written the journal of his fathers 1587 voyage, which was published in 1612. Katherin his wife three sons john,richard, oliver,mother marie father jaseph swag it up baby henry hudson is the stinkeyest lover. Chapman depicting the 1609 voyage of henry hudsons ship while native americans watch from the nearby shore. Henry hudson appears as a character in the margaret peterson haddix book torn. Henry hudson was an early 17th century english navigator and explorer. Henry hudsons grandfather was also called henry hudson, according to hakluyt, although some sources identify him as hudsons father. In fact, part of his contract stipulated that hudsons family actually move to. Hudson was trying to find a northwest passage to cathay present day china. Henry hudsons life is undocumented prior to his famous voyages. Janvier, henry hudson 1909, was written to commemorate the third centennial of hudson s voyage up the hudson river.
Gentleman henry hudson was obviously of the aristocracy, demonstrated by his collection of titles and the ownership of a coat of arms that identified his family. After an indian war was won in the region, the reserve seemed ripe for settlement. The surviving records of henry hudsons four voyages of 160710 are apparently scant but provided enough information to be used in a previous history of his explorations donald johnsons charting the sea of darkness, 1992. Henry hudson 10 facts on the famous english explorer. A 16th and 17th century british explorer, henry hudson is best known for his discovery of two bodies of water later named after him. Edward butts is the author of numerous books, including murder, line of fire, running with dillinger, true canadian unsolved mysteries, and the desperate. A historical inquiry concerning henry hudson, his friends, relatives and early life, his connection with the muscovy company and discovery of delaware bay john meredith read j. Between 16071610, hudson made four voyages attempting to find a passable arctic route, both northeastward over scandinavia, and to the fabled northwest passage. In 1625, purchas also published an important book recording the voyages.
From the book hudson genealogy with related families, by roy d. Henry hudson accepts medicareapproved amount as payment in full. Normandy is a region in northern france which experienced resettlement by vikings prior to 1066. Chapman depicting the 1609 voyage of henry hudson s ship while native americans watch from the nearby shore. Hudson s first search for the northwest passage in 1609 yielded the discovery of the mouth of the. Henry hudson was the english navigator who crossed the atlantic ocean in 1609 and became the first european to sail up what is now the hudson river in new york. Violating a leni lenape burial ground in what would become atlantic highlands would have fatal effects on henry hudsons crew, according to legend. Henry hudson the information medicare information, advice, payment.
Henry hudson historical records and family trees myheritage. His debut album is yesterdays tomorrow night, released on jayzs roc nation record label. The twin mysteries of henry hudson his 1609 voyage hrvi. Scrapbook check out photos of people and places in hudson history, and help name some unidentified. The name hudson is of norman origin, dating back to 1066 in yorkshire, england. Hudsons first search for the northwest passage in 1609 yielded the discovery of the mouth of the hudson river in 1610 a group of london merchants, later to be known as the advhenry hudson 16091611 henry hudson accomplishments. The four voyages of henry hudson by joe santacroce. Plus a short story based on henry hudson s journal.
Henry hudson simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Fifty years later princess beatrix now queen of the netherlands visited new york in honor of hudsons 350th anniversary and was treated to a ticker tape parade along broadway. In 1609, he embarked on a third voyage funded by the dutch east india company that. Violating a leni lenape burial ground in what would become atlantic highlands would have fatal effects on henry hudsons. Henry hudson s grandfather was also called henry hudson, according to hakluyt, although some sources identify him as hudson s father. All the questions on this quiz are based on information that can be found at biography henry hudson. I was looking for a biography of hudson, but this book, while including the little that is known about him, is half of the authors own experiences in the areas hudson. He had attempted to find a northern route from europe to asia, and although he did not find one, he did explore three waterways in north america that were named after him including the hudson strait, hudson bay and the hudson river. Little specific information is known about henry hudson, but sandler makes a fascinating attempt to find out more and discovers the impact that hudsons explorations have even today. Stories read about john brown grub hudsons life, and wade through the long and detailed autobiography of mirl c.
Mancall would say that he was born in 1560s while others are convinced he was born. The colony of connecticut had, from 1632, laid claim to a 120mile stretch of ohio territory, which came to be known as the connecticut western reserve. There is little information about the early life of henry hudson. He was one of the first european explorers to visit and document modernday new york. This hopeless quest led hudson to explore the eastern coast of greenland, gain more accurate information about. Henry hudson or as he was called by his dutch friends, hendrick hudson was born in england about the year 1565 of a branch of that family that was registered in the english heraldry office by the name of hodgeson, that is, the son of roger. Henry hudson was an english explorer and captain who lived from 1565 to 1611. Stories read about john brown grub hudson s life, and wade through the long and detailed autobiography of mirl c. In book iii of this sprawling 20volume set, puchas reprinted all of the remaining records of hudsons voyages. Henry hudson s four voyages, 16071611 on his ships hopewell, half moon and discovery. He was probably born around 1570 and in his late thirties when he began making his known voyages in 1607. The leaders of the mutiny were henry greene and robert juet.
He was well known for discovering the hudson river and the hudson bay. Kids learn about the biography and life of explorer henry hudson. The forgotten history of hudson, amsterdam and new york. Henry hudson spent his life exploring in search of the northwest passage, a sea route over the top of america. His grandfather was named in queen marys charter, 6 feb. English explorer henry hudson made two unsuccessful sailing voyages in search of an icefree passage to asia.
Oliver may have written the journal of his father s 1587 voyage, which was published in 1612. Henry hudsona colour lithograph based on a painting done by american artist frederic a. Henry hudson sailed out of gravesend, england in april 1607 aboard the ship hopewell. Family tree a descendancy family tree of john brown grub hudson with small biographies. Jeangagnon creative commons there is no recorded detail about the early life of henry hudson.
Hudson started his first voyage when he was only sixteen. Hudson, august 1, 1957, a little information on the hudson name is given. Harry hudson born june 2, 1993 is an american singersongwriter of folk rock and pop music. Set adrift some facts about the 16101611 voyage of the discovery are certain.
He may have been related to a number of men named hudson sometimes spelled hoddesdon or herdson who were associated with the muscovy company, a londonbased trading enterprise. Hudson died during an exploration trip when his crew did not want to continue the trip. His grandfather was named in queen mary s charter, 6 feb. The hudson bay and hudson river are named after intrepid english explorer henry hudson. Henry hudson biography childhood, life achievements. No contemporary painting or portrait of henry hudson has ever been found and.
In 1909 the 300th anniversary was the biggest celebration ever held in new york. His goal was to find the northwest passage to bring the europeans to asia. In 1607 and 1608, hudson made two attempts on behalf of english merchants to find a rumored northeast passage to cathay. Both countries established trading posts and settlements based on his explorations. Nov 10, 2019 henry hudson s grandfather was also called henry hudson, according to hakluyt, although some sources identify him as hudson s father. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
Jul 11, 2019 quick facts name henry hudson birth date c. Find henry hudsons phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Hudsons discoveries and maps proved valuable to both the dutch and the english. For the next five weeks, the englishman henry hudson and his crew of sixteen men.
Hudson s first search for the northwest passage in 1609 yielded the discovery of the mouth of the hudson river in 1610 a group of london merchants, later to be known as the advhenry hudson 16091611 henry hudson accomplishments. It has been 400 years since english explorer henry hudson mapped. Hudsons first search for the northwest passage in 1609 yielded the discovery of. Purchas added the 1609 journal by robert juet one of hudsons crew members, and the record of the 161011 voyage written by another crew member, abacuck. Henry hudson and the voyage that redrew the map of. Hudson was born on august 4, 1841, near buenos aires, argentina, and died on august 18, 1922, at bayswater, england. Hudson was trying to find a northwest passage to cathay which is now called china. The single yellow lights went top 10 on spotifys us viral chart, and hudson was named one of pandoras artist to watch 2018 on the music streaming service. A bibliography and links to other henry hudson resources. Then another week and a half to reach the arctic circle.
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