Samuel De Champlain

Explorer

Birthday August 13, 1574

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Hiers-Brouage, France

DEATH DATE Dec 25, 1635 (61)

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About

Famous fifteenth-century French explorer who founded New France and Quebec City in July 1608. He inherited his uncle's estate and different properties and 150-ton merchant ship.

Before Fame

He began learning how to navigate, create nautical maps, charts and reports at an early age.

Trivia

He founded New France and Quebec City in 1608. 

Family Life

He married Helene Boulle, specifically with the idea of advancing his status in the royal court. He had three daughters named Hope, Charity, and Faith de Champlain.

Associated With

Another famous French explorer like him is Jacques Cartier.