Back Ground
"He was a French mariner who sailed out of the port city of St. Malo."
Jacques Cartier took voyages of exploration to Newfound Land and
Brazil during the 16th century. He was born in St. Malo 1491-1557
and lived for 66 years. He had gotten married in 1519, and his father
was a fisher man. His successful trips brought him to the
attention of King Francis 1 of France. The king was interested in
discovering a new world wealth or, a passage to the Far East.
Jacques Cartier took voyages of exploration to Newfound Land and
Brazil during the 16th century. He was born in St. Malo 1491-1557
and lived for 66 years. He had gotten married in 1519, and his father
was a fisher man. His successful trips brought him to the
attention of King Francis 1 of France. The king was interested in
discovering a new world wealth or, a passage to the Far East.
Sponsers
King Frances I