Essays on Jacques Cartier

Jacques Cartier’s passion for discovery and entrepreneurship made him a great all-rounder, which paid off in many ways, including his discovery of quartz crystals and iron pyrites, and his love affair with India. This article explores his life and legacy in more detail. It will also highlight his love of…

Jacques Cartier, who was born in 1491 in Saint-Malo, a port situated in the northwest of Brittany, was a respectable mariner. When he married a member of the royal family, Mary Catherine des Granches, his social standing substantially improved. He is mostly known for giving his name to Canada and…