24 Men Died
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110 people
Jacques Cartier was born in Saint-Malo, France around 1491. He came from a wealthy family and received a good education. He was trained in navigation and seamanship before embarking on his explorations.
he sailed on the santa maria
This can not be answered, but men who sailed were a rough sort. Often the men who went on trips like Cartier's. were just out of jail and wanted a way to get out of town. Many of the crew on the Columbus ships were Jews who were forced to leave Spain by the crown. The day the ship left was the deadline for leaving.
Ships in his time carried between 25-30 onboard.
Yes, many died from disease.
On his first voyage 25 out of 61 died. Scurvy was the cause.
In many cases, the king would pay explorers to conduct expeditions into, as well as to claim new territory. This was the case with Jacques Cartier. King Francis I of France commissioned Cartier's expeditions.
about 2,200, 700 survived 1,500 died
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On his first voyage 25 out of 61 died. Scurvy was the cause.