Which explorer is credited with claiming the Hudson River and modern New York for the Dutch?

Henry Hudson is credited with claiming the Hudson River and the area that is now modern New York for the Dutch during his explorations in the early 17th century. He was an English explorer sailing for the Dutch East India Company when he navigated the river in 1609. His expeditions laid the groundwork for Dutch colonization in the region, ultimately leading to the establishment of New Amsterdam, which would later become New York City. Hudson's exploration was vital in opening the area to European settlement and trade, particularly in the fur trade, which became economically significant for the Dutch.

The other explorers listed are known for different contributions: Ferdinand Magellan is famed for initiating the first circumnavigation of the Earth; Christopher Columbus is celebrated for his voyages that led to the discovery of the Americas by Europeans; and Sir Francis Drake is recognized for his role as a privateer and circumnavigator, but none were directly involved with the Hudson River or the Dutch claims in that region.