Question

Which French explorer reached the most western point?

Answer 1

Jacques Cartier was a french explorer who is considered to be the discoverer of Canada. He was born in village of Saint-Malo in duchy of Brittney. He came from a family of Mariners. He went on three voyages, First Voyage (1534), Second Voyage (1535-1536), Third voyage(1541-1542). He set sail to discover Asia in 1534 but instead of Asia he reached Newfoundland, there he received furs from the Micmac Indians. He also got to know about a river(St. Lawrence river) which was in the east, he thought the river to be a passage to Asia. Instead of sailing the Saint Lawrence river, he entered in the Bay of Gaspe and landed in Quebec. There he planted 30-foot cross to mark and claim the territory for France.

Answer 2

The correct answer of the given question above would be Cartier. Jacques Cartier is the French Explorer of Breton, who reached the most western point. He is known to be the first European to describe the map and the first to travel inland in North America.