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Yes, Jacques Cartier (A French Mariner and Explorer) discovered the St. Lawrence River. Much of French claims to Canada are based on Cartiers explorations. He discovered it while looking for the Northwest Passage to Asia.

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2 more facts about Jacques cartier?

Jacques Cartier was the first French explorer to explore Canada. He also discovered the St. Lawrence River.


What did Jacques Cartier discover?

Jacques Cartier discovered the St. Lawrence River and explored the Gulf of St. Lawrence in the early 16th century, claiming the region for France. He was one of the first Europeans to explore and map parts of Canada.


Where did Jacques cartier explore or who did Jacques conquer?

canada


What did cartier explore?

Jacques Cartier found Canada Montreal, his mission from the king was to find the northwest passage, but it didnt exsist.Jacques Cartier explored the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the St Lawrence River.


What areas did Jacques Cartier explore?

he explored Canada


What did Jacques Cartier explore country or region?

Jacques Cartier explored parts of Canada, specifically the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the shores of the St. Lawrence River in the 16th century. He is known for his explorations that contributed to the French claims in North America.


In what year did Jacques cartier explore Canada?

he explored Canada in 1859.


What did Jacques Cartier found?

Jacques Cartier discovered the Gulf of St. Lawrence in 1534 and the St. Lawrence River in Canada. He established French claims to the region, leading to further exploration and colonization by the French.


Who first explored the st. Lawrence river?

Explorer Jacques Cartier is credited with being the first European to explore the St. Lawrence River in the early 16th century. His expeditions helped establish French claims to Canada.


Where did Jacques cartier explore?

Cartier explored the St. Lawrence river trying to find a route to Asia. Also he traveled threw newfoundland in present day Canada. And was the first explorer in the Gulf of St. Lawrence A.K.A present day Quebek


What region did jacqus cartier explore?

Jacques Cartier explored the St. Lawrence region of Canada. He also claimed what is now Canada for France, naming the area he discovered and mapped "The Country of Canadas", a Saint-Lawrence Iroquoian word kanata (or canada) for "settlement", "village", or "land".


What Jacques cartier did?

Jacques Cartier was one of the most famous explorers, he discovered the Saint Lawrence river that runs through Canada.