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![]() Jacques Cartier (Imaginary Portrait) Library and Archives Canada, Acc. No. 1970-188-27 W.H. Coverdale Collection of Canadiana More Canadian HistoryCanadian Exploration and ExplorersHistory Maps of CanadaCanadian History Explorers Lesson Plans K-8Explorers of Canada Lesson Plans K-8New France Lesson PlansPioneers of Canada Lesson Plans K-8 Jacques CartierAbout Jacques Cartier: A French navigator, Jacques Cartier was sent by the King of France, François I, to the New World to discover gold and diamonds and a new route to Asia, Jacques Cartier explored what became known as Newfoundland, the Magdalen Islands, Prince Edward Island and the Gaspé Peninsula. Jacques Cartier was the first explorer to map the St. Lawrence River. Nationality: French Birth: Between June 7 and December 23, 1491 in St-Malo, France Death: September 1, 1557 in St-Malo, France Accomplishments of Jacques Cartier:
Major Expeditions: Jacques Cartier led three voyages to the St Lawrence region in 1534, 1535-36 and 1541-42. Ships:
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