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(hĕn′sən), James Maury Known as "Jim." 1936-1990.
American puppeteer and creator of the Muppets, a troupe of puppets including Kermit the Frog, Ernie and Bert, and Miss Piggy.

Henson

, Matthew Alexander 1866-1955.
American explorer who accompanied Robert E. Peary on seven Arctic expeditions, including the 1909 expedition which Peary claimed was the first to reach the North Pole.
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Noun 1. Henson - United States puppeteer who created a troupe of puppet characters (1936-1990)
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