Jacques Cartier
Date of birth: 1491
Place of birth: Saint-Malo located in Northern France
Former job before exploring: fisherman/navigator
Date of death: September 1, 1557
Achievements
Jacque Cartier is most famous for claiming most of the lands of Canada for France. He discoverd many native tribes on his way. He also stole two natives from there tribe and took them back to France with him.