Jacques Cartier
(1491-1557)

Breton maritime explorer of North America (1491–1557) – Jacques Cartier was born in Saint-Malo (Commune in Ille-et-Vilaine, France) on December 31st, 1491 and died in Saint-Malo (Commune in Ille-et-Vilaine, France) on September 1st, 1557 at the age of 65. Today Jacques Cartier would be 532 years old.

Age

how old was Jacques Cartier when he died?

Jacques Cartier died in 1557 at the age of 65.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 31st, 1491 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Saint-Malo Commune in Ille-et-Vilaine, France
Death Date	September 1st, 1557 (Sunday)
Death place	Saint-Malo Commune in Ille-et-Vilaine, France
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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Jacques Cartier

Birthday

When was Jacques Cartier born?

Jacques Cartier was born on December 31st, 1491.

Death

When did Jacques Cartier die?

Jacques Cartier died on September 1st, 1557 at the age of 65 in Saint-Malo (Commune in Ille-et-Vilaine, France). Today Jacques Cartier would be 532 years old.