Jacques Cartier
Breton maritime explorer of North America (1491–1557)
Jacques Cartier was born on December 31, 1491 (Julian calendar) in Rothéneuf and died on September 24, 1557 (Julian calendar) in Rothéneuf, aged 65. Recorded occupations: navigator, explorer, seafarer, inventor, sailor and politician. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of France. Positions held include Governor of New France. Honours include Person of National Historic Significance.
- Born
- December 31, 1491 (Julian calendar) · Rothéneuf
- Died
- September 24, 1557 (Julian calendar) · Rothéneuf
- Age at death
- 65
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of France
- Occupations
- navigator, explorer, seafarer, inventor, sailor, politician
- Positions held
- Governor of New France
- Honours
- Person of National Historic Significance
- Wikipedia editions
- 155 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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