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Born in Brouage Saintonge France 1567 and Died December 25th 1635 -
samuel de champlain was the geographer for King Henry the IV 1601 1603 -
samuel took his first trip to north america in 1603 he explored south of saint lawrence river 1604 -
samuel found quebec city in 1608 he discovered lake champlain in 1609 -
samuel strengthened friendships with local tribes and helping in a war against iroquois in 1609 -
samuel married 12 year old helene boulle in 1610 samuel adopted 3 montagnais girls their names where faith, hope and charity