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Champlain (other)
Samuel de Champlain (1574–1635) was a French explorer. Champlain may also refer to: People *Jacques de Champlain (1938–2009), Canadian scientist, doctor and professor * Marshall B. Champlain (1822–1879), American lawyer and politician * Champlain Marcil (1920–2010), Canadian photojournalist Places *Champlain Sea, temporary inlet of the Atlantic Ocean *Champlain Valley, region of the United States around Lake Champlain *Lake Champlain, natural freshwater lake in North America Canada *Champlain (electoral district), a Canadian federal electoral district in Quebec dissolved in 1982 *Champlain (Province of Canada electoral district), a district in the pre-Confederation Province of Canada *Champlain (provincial electoral district), a Quebec provincial electoral district * Champlain (Lower Canada), former district in Canada *Champlain, Ontario, a township in eastern Ontario *Champlain, Quebec, a town on north shore of the Saint Lawrence River * Champlain Heights, a neighb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel De Champlain
Samuel de Champlain (; Fichier OrigineFor a detailed analysis of his baptismal record, see RitchThe baptism act does not contain information about the age of Samuel, neither his birth date nor his place of birth. – 25 December 1635) was a French colonist, navigator, cartographer, draftsman, soldier, explorer, geographer, ethnologist, diplomat, and chronicler. He made between 21 and 29 trips across the Atlantic Ocean, and founded Quebec, and New France, on 3 July 1608. An important figure in Canadian history, Champlain created the first accurate coastal map during his explorations, and founded various colonial settlements. Born into a family of sailors, Champlain began exploring North America in 1603, under the guidance of his uncle, François Gravé Du Pont. d'Avignon (2008) After 1603, Champlain's life and career consolidated into the path he would follow for the rest of his life. From 1604 to 1607, he participated in the exploration and creation of the first permanent Europ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
