Samuel De Champlain's Life

Champlain is born on the coast of France in Brouage, France

Jun 1, 1567

Samuel De Champlain was born in Brouage, France on the coast. His father was a sea captain and so Champlain would grow up to be a sea captain like his father.

Champlain's life

Period: Jul 9, 1567 to Dec 25, 1634

Champlain went to North America to explor the land.

Mar 28, 1602

Champlain was sent on a trading ship to New france by King Henery IV to explor and map the new land.

Champlain travels to the La Chine Rapids

Apr 28, 1603

Champlain teaveled up the Saguenay river to where he thought Hudson Bay was. He then traveld up the St. Lawrence River to the La Chine Rapds where he realized that he would not be abel to cross them with out help from the Aborigionals.

Champlain tries to make a settlement at St. Croix.

Oct 23, 1604

The first settlement built by Champlain and his men was on an unsuitable island called St. Croix. there was no fresh water and poor soil for agriculture. The settlement was abandon by Champlain and hes men.

Champlain built Port Royal.

Feb 27, 1605

Champlain and his men built the first sucessful European settlement in North America.

Champlain makes a new settlement at Port Royal

Feb 28, 1605

Champlain built the first sucessful settlement in North America by the Bay of Fundy.

Champlain established Quebec City.

May 27, 1608

Champlain established Quebec City.He made alliances with the algonquin Huron and Montagnais tribes for control of the fur trade.

The battle against the Mohawk Iroquois.

Jul 28, 1609

Champlain left Quebec to help his Algonquin alllias in battle against the Mohawk Iroquois. He killed the theree tribe leaders and was hated by all the Iroquis for 100 years later.

Champlain establishesda colony in Montroyal

Jun 5, 1611

champlain establishesda colony in Montroyal

Champlain finds a good trading rout

Aug 24, 1613

Champlain sailed along the Ottawa River looking for the Northwest Passage. the Ottawa River will be the main french trading rout for the next 200 years

champlaign was injured

Apr 1, 1615

Champlaign was injured in the knee after attacking an iroquios village

Champlaign is appointed Governor of New France

Apr 1, 1620

Champlain rreturned to Quebec where he is announced governor of New France. He continues working in this capacity for the rest of his life.

Champlain died in Quebec.

Dec 25, 1635

Champlain died in Quebec.