jacques cartier
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Jacques Cartier. By: Megan Mahon. Where did Jacques live ?. He was born on December 31 st 1491 He died on September 1 st 1557 He died and was born in St. Malo, France He lived in France, Europe. What was Jacques known for ?. Discovered the St. Lawrence River Gave Canada its name - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
By: Megan Mahon
Where did Jacques live?He was born on December 31st 1491He died on September 1st 1557He died and was born in St. Malo, FranceHe lived in France, Europe
What was Jacques known for?Discovered the St. Lawrence RiverGave Canada its nameExplored the Americas before making 3
important North American voyages
Jacques’s Quotes“If the soil was as good as the harbors, it
would be a blessing”
Where did Jacques sail?Sailed from Europe to Newfoundland,
Canada
What jobs did Jacques do before?Was an experienced sailor Navigator
Jacques FamilyHe married Mary Catherine Des Granches