Jacques Cartier
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Jacques Cartier
Summary
Jacques Cartier is a human[1]. Born in Saint-Malo[2], he… he was born on December 31, 1491[3]. He passed away in Saint-Malo[4]. He died on September 24, 1557[5]. He worked as a navigator[6], explorer[7], seafarer[8], inventor[9], and sailor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,827 views/month, #6,597 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Jacques Cartier was born in Saint-Malo[2].
- Born in Rothéneuf[12], Jacques Cartier…
- Jacques Cartier died in Saint-Malo[4].
- Jacques Cartier died in Rothéneuf[13].
- Jacques Cartier was born on December 31, 1491[3].
- Jacques Cartier died on September 24, 1557[5].
- Burial took place at Saint-Malo Cathedral[14].
- Jacques Cartier was married to Mary Catherine des Granches[15].
- Jacques Cartier held citizenship in Kingdom of France[16].
- Jacques Cartier's professions included navigator[6].
- Jacques Cartier worked as an explorer[7].
- Jacques Cartier worked as a seafarer[8].
- Jacques Cartier worked as an inventor[9].
- Jacques Cartier's professions included sailor[10].
- Jacques Cartier worked as a politician[17].
- Jacques Cartier held the position of Governor of New France[18].
- Jacques Cartier received the Person of National Historic Significance[19].
- Jacques Cartier is recorded as male[20].
- Jacques Cartier's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Jacques Cartier's Commons category is recorded as Jacques Cartier[22].
- Jacques Cartier's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[23].
- The cause of death was plague[24].
- The cause of death was typhus[25].
- Jacques Cartier's family name is recorded as Cartier[26].
- Jacques Cartier's given name is recorded as Jacques[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Saint-Malo[2], a commune of France[28], in France[29] and Rothéneuf[12], a village[30], in France[31]. Jacques Cartier was born on December 31, 1491[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include navigator[6], explorer[7], seafarer[8], inventor[9], sailor[10], and politician[17]. Jacques Cartier held the position of Governor of New France[18].
Recognition
Jacques Cartier received the Person of National Historic Significance[19].
Personal Life
Among Jacques Cartier's spouses was Mary Catherine des Granches[15].
Death and Burial
Jacques Cartier died on September 24, 1557[5]. Recorded place of death include Saint-Malo[4], a commune of France[32], in France[33] and Rothéneuf[13], a village[34], in France[35]. Recorded cause of death include plague[24] and typhus[25]. He is buried at Saint-Malo Cathedral[14].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Jacques Cartier include Jacques Cartier Bridge[36], a cantilever bridge[37], in Canada[38], founded in 1930[39]; Mont Jacques-Cartier[40], a mountain[41], in Canada[42]; Rivière Jacques-Cartier[43], a watercourse[44], in Canada[45]; French ship he[46], a tank landing ship[47]; he[48], a metro station[49], in France[50], founded in 2002[51]; and Jacques Cartier Provincial Park[52], a provincial park of Canada[53], in Canada[54], founded in 1967[55].
Why It Matters
Jacques Cartier ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,827 views/month, #6,597 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
He is credited with the discovery of Île Saint-Quentin[58], a river island[59], in Canada[60]. Entities named for him include Jacques Cartier Bridge[36], a cantilever bridge[37], in Canada[38], founded in 1930[39]; Mont Jacques-Cartier[40], a mountain[41], in Canada[42]; Rivière Jacques-Cartier[43], a watercourse[44], in Canada[45]; French ship he[46], a tank landing ship[47]; he[48], a metro station[49], in France[50], founded in 2002[51]; and Jacques Cartier Provincial Park[52], a provincial park of Canada[53], in Canada[54], founded in 1967[55].
FAQs
Where was Jacques Cartier born?
Jacques Cartier was born in Saint-Malo[2].
Where did Jacques Cartier die?
Jacques Cartier died in Saint-Malo[4].
Who was Jacques Cartier married to?
Jacques Cartier's spouses include Mary Catherine des Granches[15].
What did Jacques Cartier do for work?
Jacques Cartier worked as navigator[6], explorer[7], seafarer[8], inventor[9], and sailor[10].
What awards did Jacques Cartier receive?
Honors received include Person of National Historic Significance[19].
What did Jacques Cartier discover?
Jacques Cartier is credited as discoverer of Île Saint-Quentin[58].