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Samuel De Champlain's Early Life

Samuel deChamplain was born in Bourage France in 1567. He grew up on the west coast of France.

His parents were named Antonie and Marurite Champlain.

When Samuel de Champlain was a kid he loved to sail with his father.

When Samuel de Champlain was a teenager he joined the army for King Henry the IV.

In Bourage there was a small seaport that imported salt.

Samuel's father taught him how to make maps and navigate the seas.

He did not make his first voyage until he was 32.

Samuel de champlain