1570-1635+Samuel+de+Champlain

Samuel da Champlain

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 * In the spring of 1608, Dugua wanted Champlain to start a new French colony on the shores of the St. Lawrence.
 * Arrived at Tadoussac on the lower St. Lawrence in June.
 * On July 3, 1608, Champlain landed at the "point of Quebec".
 * built three main wooden buildings, each two stories tall, this was the very beginning of Quebec City.
 * Champlain returned to Quebec on May 22, 1633, after an absence of four years.
 * Richelieu gave him a commission as Lieutenant General of New France, along with other titles and responsibilities, but not that of Governor.
 * Champlain suffered a severe stroke in October 1635, and died on 25 December 1635, leaving no immediate heirs.
 * His will gave much of his French property to his wife Hélène, he made significant bequests to the Catholic missions and to individuals in the colony of Quebec.

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