During Jacques Cartier's time, King Francis I (François I) was the King of France. His reign lasted from 1515 to 1547. Francis I was known for his patronage of the arts and exploration, and he commissioned Jacques Cartier's voyages to the New World, specifically to explore the lands that would eventually be part of Canada. Cartier's expeditions took place between 1534 and 1542, during which he explored the Gulf of St. Lawrence and laid the foundation for France's claim to territories in North America.
Jacques Cartier was sponsored by King Francis 1.
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The French monarch in 1789 was King Louis XVI. He became King of France in 1774.
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The king sent him to find a northwest passage to China
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.
Jacques Cartier was sent by the king of France to find gold.
King Francis I, king of France.
Jacques Cartier sailed for the King of France
King Francis I, king of France.
Jacques Cartier was supported by France during his explorations of North America, particularly in his efforts to find a northwest passage to Asia. King Francis I of France sponsored his voyages in the early 16th century.
Jacques Cartier sailed for King Francis I of France.
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Jacques Cartier is credited with exploring the northern portion of what is now New York for France in the 16th century. He claimed the region for King Francis I of France during his explorations in North America.
he reprensented land for the king of France