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First Colonizing Mission
Samuel De Champlain led the first colonizing mission to Acadia.
Pierre De Monts was granted a 10 year fur monopoly from King Henry the IV to bring 60 colonists to Acadia per year. Since then, the settlers grew crops with the help of the Aboriginals, attempted to convert them to the Catholic religion, wrote books and dictionaries, became "Coureurs De Bois" to aquire for, and have since then contributed to the Canadian industry and history. -
Canadian Population
According to the Candian Census of 1870-1871, the population was 2.1 million British, 1 million French, as well as smaller various ethnic groups. -
The Icardos Move to Canada
My grandparents move to Canada because Yves, my grandfather, is a book seller. -
Xavier Icardo is Born
In St. Jean Sur Richelieu, Christine has a little baby boy named Xavier. They stay there for 5 years and then leave at the next better job opportunity for Yves. -
The Icardos Move to Nigeria
Yves gets a better opportunity as a helicopter pilot in Lagos, Nigeria, so they go off again. -
The Icardos Move Again
Another better job opportunity arises for Yves and they move to Angola (still in Africa). -
Xavier Goes to School
The Icardo family moves back to France for Xavier's high schooling. -
Xavier and Christine Meet
They met at school and got married in South Africa, 1995. -
Antoine Icardo is Born
My oldest brother Antoine, is born in South Africa. -
Caroline is Born
I was born next, also in South Africa. -
Elodie is Born
After we move to Texas in April 2001, Elodie, my sister is born shortly in December. -
Adrien Is Born
Adrien, my little brother, is born. -
Move to Canada
Arrive in Canada.
