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By Martin Kelly, About.com Guide to American History since 2001

Samuel de Champlain

Wednesday September 9, 2009

Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec as the first permanent French colony in North America. His maps and charts were used by many explorers for years to come. This profile looks at his expeditions along with his discoveries and significance.

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