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The Adventurous Adventures of Samuel de Champlain

The Adventurous Adventures of Samuel de Champlain. By: Madi Oiler and Torri Bailey. Early Life. Born in Brouage, France in the year 1567 Entered the army under King Henry IV Son of a sea captain He practiced the Roman Catholic religion. Voyages. 1603- first voyage to New France

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The Adventurous Adventures of Samuel de Champlain

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  1. The Adventurous AdventuresofSamuel de Champlain By: Madi Oiler and Torri Bailey

  2. Early Life • Born in Brouage, France in the year 1567 • Entered the army under King Henry IV • Son of a sea captain • He practiced the Roman Catholic religion

  3. Voyages • 1603- first voyage to New France • 1604- established colony at mouth of St. Croix River • 1605- moved across the Bay of Bundy • Made a total of 21 voyages

  4. Later Life • When Champlain returned to France he faced lawsuits and wasn’t able to return to Quebec • Spent time writing stories about his voyages with maps and illustrations • Adopted three daughters after leaving Quebec • Died in the year 1635

  5. Interesting facts • Married Helene Boulle in 1610 when she was 12, and he 43 • Two of his daughters were kidnapped by England • One daughter returned to her native land • Lake Champlain is named after his discovery

  6. www.factmonster.com www.nnbd.com www.elizabeth-era.org www.wikipedia.com www.google.com www.westriondequoit.org Bibliography

  7. Summary • Samuel de Champlain was born in 1567 and died 1635 • He sailed from France to Quebec and northern Wisconsin • Made 21 voyages • He made his voyages because he wanted to follow his fathers footsteps and find a water through America • Lake Champlain named after his discovery • Helped Huron Indians fight the Iroquois, battle lasted 150 years of hostility betweens Iroquois and French

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