Jacques Cartier (December 31, 1491-September 1, 1557) was a French explorer who claimed what is now Canada for France. He was the first European to describe and map the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the shores of the Saint Lawrence River, which he named "The Country of Canadas", after the Iroquois names for the two big settlements he saw at Stadacona (Quebec City) and at Hochelaga (Montreal Island).
He also found PEI
he was famous for being able to kill every first nation out there
"If the soil were as good as the harbors, it would be a blessing." -Jacques Cartier
Jacques Cartier was born in St. Malo, Brittany (now France)
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.
One of the famous quotes by Jacques Cartier is: "I am an ordinary man who believes that I should only hunt where I see tracks."
Jacques Cartier worked for King Francis the first
His first name was Jacques. Jacques Cartier. I hope I am speaking about the right person.
Naming the new Canada
1734
1734
Jacques Cartier was one of the most famous explorers, he discovered the Saint Lawrence river that runs through Canada.
Jacques Cartier was the historical European explorer who claimed Canada for France. He was also the first to map the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the Saint Lawrence River as "The Country of Canadas".