Samuel de Champlain
Sull'autore
Samuel de Champlain was a French navigator and explorer who played a pivotal role in the early history of Canada. Known as the 'Father of New France', he established the city of Quebec in 1608 and significantly contributed to the mapping of the North American coastline. His voyages laid the foundation for French colonization and the fur trade in the region, and he developed alliances with various Indigenous peoples, which were crucial for the survival of the French settlements.
Nazionalità
Francese
Data di nascita
August 13, 1570
Luogo di nascita
Brouage, France
Data di morte
December 25, 1635
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