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Who was Samuel de Champlain and what did he do?
See Article History Samuel de Champlain, (born 1567?, Brouage, France—died December 25, 1635, Quebec, New France [now in Canada]), French explorer, acknowledged founder of the city of Quebec (1608), and consolidator of the French colonies in the New World.
What did Champlain do to the conspirators?
Champlain invited the conspirators to come at sundown, to have some wine. They had barely had time to uncork the wine when they were arrested and thrown into prison. Champlain promised to pardon them if they confessed.
Where was Samuel de Champlain buried after his death?
Samuel de Champlain was temporarily buried in the church while a standalone chapel was built to hold his remains in the upper part of the city. Unfortunately, this small building, along with many others, was destroyed by a large fire in 1640.
Why did Samuel de Champlain go to Acadia?
Champlain accompanied Pierre Dugua de Mons to Acadia in 1604. Dugua planned to establish a French colony (New France) there and assigned Champlain the responsibility of investigating the coast in search of an ideal location for settlement.
Samuel de Champlain, cartographer, explorer, colonial administrator, author (born circa1567 in Brouage, France; died 25 December 1635 in Quebec City). Known as the “Father of New France,” Samuel de Champlain played a major role in establishing New Francefrom 1603 to 1635.
When did Champlain go on his first voyage?
During his first voyage to the region in 1603, under the command of François Gravé, he traveled up the Saguenay River and went as far west as Montreal. He then made a series of voyages under Pierre du Gua de Monts between 1604 and 1607.
Where did Champlain set up his base camp?
In 1608 Champlain again turned his attention to the St. Lawrence River, and on the third of July, 1608, established himself at Quebec, his base camp for further exploration. The summer of 1609 found him at Lake Champlain fighting alongside his Indian allies in a skirmish against the Mohawk.
Where did Samuel de Champlain find the Gaspe Peninsula?
The group sailed up the St. Lawrence and Saguenay rivers and explored the Gaspé Peninsula, ultimately arriving in Montreal. Although Champlain had no official role or title on the expedition, he proved his mettle by making uncanny predictions about the network of lakes and other geographic features of the region.
When did Samuel de Champlain kill the Mohawks?
On 30 July 1609, armed with his harquebus, Champlain killed three Mohawk chiefs. The battle ensured the enmity of the Iroquois Confederacy. Champlain’s drawing is fanciful in detail (courtesy Library and Archives Canada/C-5750).