Samuel de Champlain

Samuel de Champlain

CHAMPLAIN'S DISCOVERY

• Discovered Quebec on accident in 1608.
• The strength of the Saguenay River carried him to Quebec.
• He built 3 two-story buildings with a 12 ft. wide moat around them.

CHAMPLAIN'S LIFE

• Born August 13, 1574.
• Started exploring in 1606.
• Married 12 year old Helene Boulle on December 30, 1610. He was 36.
• No biological children. Adopted 3 daughters in 1627; Faith, Hope, and Charity.
• Suffered a severe stroke in October, 1635. Died on Christmas. Age 61.

THE GOAL OF THE VOYAGE

CHALLENGES: THE DEATH OF THE KING

• The king was murdered in 1610.
• The queen had little interest in New France.
• Many of Samuel's financial supporters were denied court access.

CHALLENGES: THE hURONS

• The Hurons were a native group that Champlain had become allied with.
• He spent the winter of 1615 with them.
• Once, he went on a hunt, got lost, and was forced to wander for 3 days.
• He then went back to Quebec, before going home to France in July.

Result Of The Voyage