Jacques Cartier

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jacques Cartier
Occupation	Explorer
Date Of Birth	Dec 31, 1491(1491-12-31)
Age	533
Date Of Death	September 1, 1557, Saint-Malo, France
Birthplace	Saint-Malo
Country	France
Horoscope	Capricorn

Jacques Cartier Biography

Jacques Cartier is one of the most popular and richest Explorer who was born on December 31, 1491 in Saint-Malo, France. French explorer of Breton descent who claimed Canada for France and was the first European to venture inland in America.

He, unlike Christopher Columbus, traveled inland after arriving in North America.

He married Mary Catherine des Granches.

Jacques Cartier Net Worth

Jacques Cartier is one of the richest Explorer from France. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jacques Cartier 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He married a member of a prestigious French family in 1520 to improve his social status.

He was the first European to depict and chart the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the coasts of the Saint Lawrence River.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Jacques Cartier Dating?

According to our records, Jacques Cartier married to Mary Catherine des Granches. As of December 1, 2023, Jacques Cartier’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Jacques Ranked on the list of most popular Explorer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in France. Jacques Cartier celebrates birthday on December 31 of every year.

Top Facts about Jacques Cartier

1. Jacques Cartier was a French explorer who discovered Canada.
2. He made three voyages to North America between 1534-1542.
3. Cartier claimed the land for France and named it “New France.”
4. He established friendly relations with the Iroquois people.
5. Cartier’s exploration paved the way for French colonization in Canada.
6. His voyages were funded by King Francis I of France.
7. Cartier encountered harsh weather conditions and disease during his expeditions.
8. He is credited with discovering the St. Lawrence River.
9. Cartier brought back valuable resources such as furs, timber, and fish.
10. His legacy is celebrated in Quebec City with a statue and museum dedicated to him.

What is Jacques Cartier famous for?

French mariner Jacques Cartier was the first European to navigate the St. Lawrence River , and his explorations of the river and the Atlantic coast of Canada, on three expeditions from 1534 to 1542, laid the basis for later French claims to North America. Cartier is also credited with naming Canada.

Did Jacques Cartier discover gold?

Lawrence River. When French navigator Jacques Cartier left France by boat in April 1534, the king ordered him to find gold , spices (which were valuable at that time), and a water passage from France to Asia. Two months later, on June 9, Cartier sailed into the waters of the St. Lawrence River in eastern Canada.

How did Jacques Cartier discover Canada?

French navigator Jacques Cartier was sent by King Francis I to the New World in search of riches and a new route to Asia in 1534. His exploration of the St. Lawrence River allowed France to lay claim to lands that would become Canada.

What are 5 facts about Jacques Cartier?

• On Jacques Cartier’s second voyage, he sailed all the way up the St. Lawrence River to what is now Montreal. …
• Cartier wanted to travel further west, but the harsh winter weather stopped him. He stayed in Montreal with the Indians. …
• Cartier made a third trip to Canada.

Who named Canada?

According to the Government of Canada website, the name “Canada” likely comes from the Huron-Iroquois word “kanata,” meaning “village” or “settlement.” In 1535, two Aboriginal youths told French explorer Jacques Cartier about the route to kanata; they were actually referring to the village of Stadacona, the site of the …