Samuel De Champlain Research Paper

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Synopsis
French explorer Samuel de Champlain was born in 1574 in Brouage, France. He began exploring North America in 1603, establishing the city of Quebec in the northern colony of New France, and mapping the Atlantic coast and the Great Lakes, before settling into an administrative role as the de facto governor of New France in 1620. He died on December 25, 1635, in Quebec. Samuel de Champlain was truly an important explorer in the history of America.
Early Life
In Champlain's early life, he did many things. Even though there is not a lot about Champlain's life, here is a brief introduction. Samuel de Champlain, in his early explorer age, he ventured in Spain and far in the West Indies. During 1601 all the way through 1603, Champlain was

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