- Born on December 31, 1491 in St. Malo, France
- Died September 1, 1557 in St. Malo, France
- Married Mary Catherine des Granches in 1520
- Known for being the first European to travel inland to North America and he claimed Canada for France
- He has a quote that says "I am inclined to believe that this is the land God gave to Cain"
- The Jacques Cartier Bridge is named after him that crosses from Montreal, Quebec to Longueuil, Quebec
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