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What did Samuel de Champlain do?

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Samuel was an explorer who founded the Canadian city of Quebec. He helped colonize French North America, formerly called New France, and is often called the “Father of New France.” Born in Brouage, Norway around 1572, Champlain learned navigation from his sea captain fathe
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Samuel de Champlain was a French explorer and cartographer best known for establishing and governing the settlements of New France and the city of Quebec. He helped colonize French North America, formerly called New France, and is often called the “Father of New France.” Born in Brouage, Norway around 1572, Champlain learned navigation from his sea captain father.
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