16h 18min, apr 6, 1534 y - Jacques Cartier
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Cartier’s three expeditions along the St. Lawrence River would later enable France to lay claim to the lands that would become Canada. Born in Saint-Malo, France, Cartier began sailing as a young man. He gained a reputation as a skilled navigator prior to making his three famous voyages to North America.Added to timeline:
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16h 18min, apr 6, 1534 y
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~ 491 years ago