Samuel de Champlain

Summary

Samuel de Champlain is a human^[1]. He was born in Hiers-Brouage^[2]. He was born on August 13, 1567^[3]. He died in Quebec City^[4]. He died on December 25, 1635^[5]. He worked as an explorer^[6], geographer^[7], military personnel^[8], politician^[9], and diplomat^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,650 views/month, #6,717 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Samuel de Champlain was born in Hiers-Brouage^[2].
• Samuel de Champlain passed away in Quebec City^[4].
• Samuel de Champlain was born on August 13, 1567^[3].
• Samuel de Champlain was born on August 13, 1574^[12].
• Samuel de Champlain died on December 25, 1635^[5].
• Samuel de Champlain is buried at Quebec City^[13].
• Among Samuel de Champlain's spouses was Hélène Boullé^[14].
• Samuel de Champlain held citizenship in Kingdom of France^[15].
• Samuel de Champlain's professions included explorer^[6].
• Samuel de Champlain worked as a geographer^[7].
• Samuel de Champlain worked as a military personnel^[8].
• Samuel de Champlain worked as a politician^[9].
• Samuel de Champlain's professions included diplomat^[10].
• Samuel de Champlain's professions included soldier^[16].
• Samuel de Champlain held the position of Governor of New France^[17].
• Samuel de Champlain held the position of Governor of New France^[18].
• Samuel de Champlain received the Person of National Historic Significance^[19].
• Samuel de Champlain was a member of Company of One Hundred Associates^[20].
• Samuel de Champlain's religion is recorded as Catholicism^[21].
• Samuel de Champlain is recorded as male^[22].
• Samuel de Champlain's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• Samuel de Champlain's Commons category is recorded as Samuel de Champlain^[24].
• The cause of death was stroke^[25].
• Samuel de Champlain's family name is recorded as de Champlain^[26].
• Samuel de Champlain's given name is recorded as Samuel^[27].

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Origins and Family

Samuel de Champlain was born in Hiers-Brouage^[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 13, 1567^[3] and August 13, 1574^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer^[6], geographer^[7], military personnel^[8], politician^[9], diplomat^[10], and soldier^[16]. Positions held include Governor of New France^[17], a title^[28], founded in 1534^[29].

Recognition

Samuel de Champlain received the Person of National Historic Significance^[19].

Personal Life

Samuel de Champlain was married to Hélène Boullé^[14]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism^[21].

Death and Burial

Samuel de Champlain died on December 25, 1635^[5]. He died in Quebec City^[4]. The cause of death was stroke^[25]. He is buried at Quebec City^[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Samuel de Champlain include Lake Champlain^[30], a lake^[31], in United States^[32]; Frenchman Bay^[33], a bay^[34], in United States^[35]; Champlain Valley^[36], a valley^[37], in United States^[38]; Champlain^[39], a town in the United States^[40], in United States^[41]; Champlain Bridge^[42], a road bridge^[43], in Canada^[44]; Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park^[45], a provincial park of Canada^[46], in Canada^[47], founded in 1967^[48]; and Rivière Champlain^[49].

Why It Matters

Samuel de Champlain ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,650 views/month, #6,717 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[50] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[51]

He is credited with the discovery of Mount Desert Island^[52], an island^[53], in United States^[54]. Entities named for him include Lake Champlain^[30], a lake^[31], in United States^[32]; Frenchman Bay^[33], a bay^[34], in United States^[35]; Champlain Valley^[36], a valley^[37], in United States^[38]; Champlain^[39], a town in the United States^[40], in United States^[41]; Champlain Bridge^[42], a road bridge^[43], in Canada^[44]; and Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park^[45], a provincial park of Canada^[46], in Canada^[47], founded in 1967^[48].

FAQs

Where was Samuel de Champlain born?

Samuel de Champlain was born in Hiers-Brouage^[2].

Where did Samuel de Champlain die?

Samuel de Champlain passed away in Quebec City^[4].

Who was Samuel de Champlain married to?

Samuel de Champlain's spouses include Hélène Boullé^[14].

What did Samuel de Champlain do for work?

Samuel de Champlain worked as explorer^[6], geographer^[7], military personnel^[8], politician^[9], and diplomat^[10].

What awards did Samuel de Champlain receive?

Honors received include Person of National Historic Significance^[19].

What did Samuel de Champlain discover?

Samuel de Champlain is credited as discoverer of Mount Desert Island^[52].