Jacques Cartier

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Explorer · Kingdom of France

Date of birth: January 18, 1492
Died on October 4, 1557: Died at the age of 65; Would have turned 534 today

Breton maritime explorer of North America (1491–1557)

The story behind the name

Jacques Cartier was an explorer (Kingdom of France). Jacques Cartier was born on January 18, 1492 in Rothéneuf. Jacques Cartier founded Fort Charlesbourg Royal.

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Fort Charlesbourg Royal

Founded company

Source: Wikidata

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Facts about Jacques

Born: January 18, 1492 in Rothéneuf
Died: October 4, 1557
Nationality: Kingdom of France
Occupations: Explorer, Inventor, Sailor, Seafarer, and Navigator
Languages: French
Fame: Wikipedia articles in 155 languages

Birthday

Date of birth: January 18, 1492
Born on a: Monday
Zodiac sign: Capricorn

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What makes Jacques Cartier unique

In memory: Died at the age of 65
Today: Would have turned 534 today

In the Julian calendar: January 9, 1492. Converted to our calendar: January 18, 1492.

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Awards

Award	Year
Person of National Historic Significance	–

Founded companies

Name	Year
Fort Charlesbourg Royal	–

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