Samuel de Champlain By Brick Knack Studios Aug 17, 1567 Champlain was born Period: 1601 to 1603 Champlain became a geographer for King Henry IV 1603 Champlain joined François Gravé Du Pont's expedition to Canada 1604 Champlain joined Lieutenant-General Pierre Du Gua de Monts expedition to Acadia 1608 Champlain founded Quebec 1608 Champlain went to what is now Quebec City 1620 Champlain became the de facto governor of New France Dec 25, 1635 Champlain died