THE FRENCH By cberti Jul 23, 1000 The Norsemen came to Eastern Canada Dec 8, 1453 The Turks captured Constantinople Aug 24, 1534 Jacques Cartier began a series of explorations Oct 21, 1567 Champlain was born at Brouage in western France Dec 6, 1603 Champlain travelled up the St. Lawrence Sep 19, 1608 Champlain moved the headquarters of the colony of New France to Quebec Jun 19, 1615 The French and the Hurons were defeated in a second battle with the Iroquois Oct 27, 1618 Champlain returned to Quebec Sep 14, 1661 King Louis XIV took personal control of the government in France Apr 19, 1867 The Ruote to Lake Huron was dug up