Jacques Cartier (Maya)

  • Jacques Cartier is born
    Dec 31, 1491

    Jacques Cartier is born

    Jacques Cartier is born in 1491 in Saint- Malo France
  • He Gets Married
    May 18, 1520

    He Gets Married

    Jacques gets married to the daughter of goverment official
  • His First Voyage
    Apr 20, 1534

    His First Voyage

    Cartier's orders for his first expedition were to search for a passage to the pacific ocean in the area around Newfoundland and possibly find precious metals. He left Saint- Malo on 20 April 1534 with two ships and 61 men and reached the coast of Newfoundland 20 days later.
  • 2nd Voyage
    May 19, 1535

    2nd Voyage

    Jacques Cartier goes on his second voyage to Canada. On this journey he discovers the Saint Lawrence River.
  • He returns back to France
    May 1, 1536

    He returns back to France

    Jacques Cartier starts his voyage back to france
  • Jacques Cartier returns safely
    Jul 16, 1536

    Jacques Cartier returns safely

    In July 16th 1536 he returns safely to Saint- Malo
  • Jacques Cartier last voyage
    May 28, 1541

    Jacques Cartier last voyage

    This is Jacques Cartier's last voyage. He is 50 years old. On this trip he has 200 crew members.
  • Jacques Cartier passes away
    Sep 1, 1557

    Jacques Cartier passes away

    Jacques Cartier dies at the age 66