jan 1, 1491 - Jaques Cartier
Description:
French navigator Jacques Cartier was born on December 31, 1491 in Saint-Malo Brittany France and was sent by King Francis I to the New World in search of riches and a new route to Asia in 1534. His exploration of the St. Lawrence River allowed France to lay claim to lands that would become Canada.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1491
Now
~ 535 years ago