Jacques Cartier

French maritime explorer of North America (1491–1557)

Jacques Cartier ( KAR-tee-ay, KAR-tee-AY, kar-TYAY, Breton: Jakez Karter; 31 December 1491 – 1 September 1557) was a French-Breton maritime explorer for France. Jacques Cartier was the first European to describe and map the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the shores of the Saint Lawrence River, which he named "The Country of Canadas" after the Iroquoian names for the two big settlements he saw at Stadacona (Quebec City) and at Hochelaga (Montreal Island).

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Jacques Cartier was born on Thursday, 31 December 1491 in Saint-Malo, France. He was best known as an explorer. Cartier's country of citizenship (nationality) was French. He died on Sunday, 1 September 1557 in Saint-Malo, France at the age of 65. His religion is listed as Roman Catholic. He had dark brown eyes and black hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Capricorn.

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Date of birth	31 December 1491	edit
Place of birth	Saint-Malo, France	edit
Date of death	1 September 1557	edit
Age	65 (age at death)
Place of death	Saint-Malo, France	edit
Occupation	French navigator and explorer	edit
Occupation category	Explorer	edit
Nationality	French	edit

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Hair color	Black	edit
Eye color	Brown - Dark	edit
Gender	Male	edit
Ethnicity	White	edit
Sexuality	Straight	edit
Religion	Roman Catholic	edit
Zodiac sign	Capricorn
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Pets	pets

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