He got married to a 12 year old when he was 40!
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- He was born on August 13, 1574 or earlier (Actual date and year is unknown)
- Born in Brouage, Saintonge, France
- He died of stroke in Quebec, Canada on Dec. 25 1635
- He was Roman Catholic
- He was white skinned
- He was in the army before his expeditions
- Lake Champlain was named after him
- His father, Antoine Champlain was a sea captain
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