A few summers ago I visited the Silas Wright House, a museum in Canton, New York which is the seat of Saint Lawrence County. One of the exhibits at the Silas Wright House included an account of the voyage of Jacques Cartier in which he discovered the Saint Lawrence River. In this account it stated that, upon discovering the mouth of this vast river, Jacques Cartier turned to the priest he had on board his ship. He asked the priest which Catholic saint's birthday fell closest to the date of his discovery. The priest responded that Saint Lawrence's birthday or feast day was the closest one. Jacques Cartier declared that, because of this, the river should be named after this early Christian Saint.
Jacques Cartier named the St. Lawrence River in honor of Saint Lawrence, a Christian martyr. He first discovered the river in 1535 during his exploration of the eastern coast of North America. Naming it after a saint was a common practice among European explorers during this time period.
Jacques Cartier's exploration of Canada in the 16th century paved the way for French claims to the territory, leading to further French colonization and settlement in the region. His voyages helped establish a French presence in Canada, shaping its history and culture. Additionally, Cartier's explorations contributed to our understanding of Canada's geography and resources.
Cartier was the first to document the name Canada, which is derived from the Huron-Iroquois word kanata, which was incorrectly interpreted as the native term for the newly discovered land.
Cartier named the newly discovered land "Canada" after the Iroquois word "kanata," meaning village or settlement.
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Yes, Jacques Cartier named the St. Lawrence river, after a catholic saint. Since there was a priest on board with him, Cartier asked which saint's birthday was the closest day of discovery, and St. Lawrence's birthday (or feast day) was the closest.
Jacques Carteir voyage was a success because he discovered the St. Lawrence river and name it.
Jacques Cartier was the first person to find the St. Lawerence River. Jacques Cartier's mother's name was Marie-Anne Beavdoin. Jacques Cartier's father's name was Jamet Cartier.
He was able to kidnap those Aboriginals and name the St. Lawrence River. He also sailed to Canada and claimed Quebec
Jacques Cartier is his name
Jacques Cartier's full name is Jaques Cartier.
AnswerHe gave Canada its name. Before that it used to be Kanata, meaning village or settlement. ADDING:He discovered and named the St. Lawrence River.
Jacques Cartier was a French explorer who is known for his exploration of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the St. Lawrence River in North America. He is credited with being the first European to map and claim parts of Canada for France, paving the way for further French exploration and colonization in the region. Cartier's voyages also helped lay the groundwork for future European involvement in the Americas.
What is Jacques Cartier dad and mom's name..
Jacques cartier, i think.
As far as we know his full name was Jacques Cartier.
I don't think he named a gulf but, in his voyages he went to the Gulf of St. Lawrence.