While Hudson is known for his explorations in North America, he is primarily associated with exploring the Hudson River and the Hudson Bay.
Delaware Bay had been explored by various European navigators and settlers before Hudson's time. It was likely encountered by Portuguese and Dutch explorers in the early 16th century, and later by English and Dutch navigators in the early 17th century.
Henry Hudson, an English explorer, is most famous for his exploration of the river that now bears his name—the Hudson River—in 1609 while in the service of the Dutch East India Company. His exploration laid the groundwork for Dutch colonization and trade in the region, particularly in what would later become New Amsterdam (present-day New York City).
It's important to note that exploration during this period was often conducted by multiple individuals from different countries, and many regions had already been visited by various explorers before Hudson's expeditions.
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