Famous Deaths
Jacques Cartier (1491-1557)
French explorer who claimed what is now Canada for France, dies at 65 [1]
Died in 1557 1557 Highlights
About September 1, 1557
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 466 years, 11 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
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