Jacques Cartier
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What happened with Jacques Cartier on 20 April, 1534

20 April, 1534

Jacques Cartier set sail from France on his first voyage to North America, commissioned by King Francis I. He hoped to discover a western passage to the East Indies and find gold and other precious things. This voyage marked the beginning of French exploration of the St. Lawrence River region.
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