Jacques Cartier

Jacques Cartier was born in 1491. He was born in the Malo, France. As a young man, he was a fisherman. All grown up, he was the first European to travel and go to the Gulf of St. Lawrence river. His explorations had led to great lands and settlements in our modern-day Canada. Cartier went on 3 voyages in his life and he died in 1557. He was around 66 when he died.

Accomplishments

1491 - Cartier was born1534- Cartier leaves for his 1st voyage1535 - Cartier leaves for his 2nd voyage1535 - Cartier leaves for his 3rd voyage1541 - Cartier leaves for his 3rd voyage1557 - Cartier Dies

Jacques Cartier accomplished many things. One of the greatest things he accomplished was finding and exploring the Gulf of Saint Lawrence River. He was the first european to fine Canada and explore the Gulf of the Saint Lawrence river.

Lasting Impact

Cartier has helped our world by finding our present-day Canada

Bibliography

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JacquesCartier

Biography

Timeline

Grande Hermine

Jacques Cartier on Canada's 200 dollar coin

A famous portrait of Jacques Cartier

The routes Cartier took

Red, 1st journeyPurple, 2nd JourneyBlue, 3rd Journey

Grande Hermine

Cartier was born in Saint Malo FranceThat is the France Flag

Grande Hermine was named after a carrack that Jacques brought with him

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