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Samuel de Champlain

Samuel de Champlain was a French explorer, navigator and mapmaker and is also known as the Father of New Franc. To learn more about him, make your way through this category.

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What year did Samuel de Champlain die?

Samuel de Champlain suffered a severe stroke in October 1635, and died on 25 December 1635.

How old was Samuel de Champlain when he got married?

He married a 12 year old when he was 43 YEARS old.

That was a way of life back then. The terms of the contract called for the marriage to be consummated two years later.

Why Was Samuel De Champlain Important?

he was THE FOUNDER OF CANADA

A:That is wrong he actully found Quebec back then "New France"

B:He made the first permant colony in North America

When did Samuel de Champlain sail?

Samuel de Champlain first sailed in 1608 when he became the first European to cross the great lakes.

Who influenced Samuel De Champlain?

Samuel de Champlain was born into a family of mariners who may have had an influence on him towards the sea and exploring. He sailed, when he was a young man, under the guidance of Francois Grave Du Pont.

How did Samuel de Champlain interact with Natives?

He didn't hate them, he actually respected them. He interacted with them very well. He actually shot a gun up in the air when the Iroquois were attacking him and muskets ball hit the Iroquois chief in the fore head and killed him. lol.. what coincidence..

Did Samuel de Champlain have more than one wife?

we don't think so. he only ever got married to Helene she was twelve and he was 40. she went to Canda with him but did not like it so she moved back to France.

What were the names of Samuel De Champlains ships?

The name of Samuel De Champlain's ship was Le Don De Dieu. He also used the St Julien.

Where was Champlain born?

born in Brouage, Saintonge, on the bay of Biscay, in 1567 ; died in Quebec, 25 Dec., 1635.

Where did Samuel de Champlain go?

Samuel De Champlain sailed from France to North America, and colonized in South of Canada and Northern New York and Vermont. He settled in Quebec hoping to make a permanent fur trading post for France. He met and made allies with the Huron and Algonquins along the way.

What problems did Samuel de Champlain on his ship have?

His ship broke (sucks right) HE had to rebuild it on the spot...........and it was cold and in the winter

How many voyages did Samuel de Champlain take?

Samuel de Champlain made 12 voyages just to North America. He also made 8 other voyages to Spain, the West Indies, South America, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bermuda, Panama, and Colombia.

How did Champlain die?

he had a stroke in oct 1635 and died December 25

Where did Samuel De Champlain visit?

Samuel de Champlain explored in the hopes of finding a northwest passage. He found Lake Champlain named after him in northern New York and borderin Vermont. For more information see here: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explore...

Did Samuel De Champlain invent anything?

No. He never had his own patent for anything, but he copied a few ideas which is why he has been known as a cheater and thief, regardless of what some sources say.