Explorer - Maria

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  • Dec 31, 1491

    Birthdate

    Birthdate
    He was born in St. Malo, France.
  • Jan 1, 1497

    An Experienced Sailor

    Cartier once sailed with the fishermen of Saint-Malo when he was young. Cartier became intested in navigation.
  • Jan 1, 1519

    Marriage

    He married Catherine Des Granches in 1519.
  • Apr 20, 1534

    First trip

    He left St. Malo on April 20,1534 with two ships and 61 men.He was gone for twenty days.
  • May 16, 1535

    2nd trip

    Cartier sailed again from France.
  • Jan 1, 1541

    3rd trip

    Cartier once again crossed the Atlantic Ocean in 1541 to look at what he thought dimonds, but they were common jewels. He never went back to America.
  • Sep 1, 1557

    Death

    He died on September 1,1557 in St Malo,France