Jacques Cartier was a famous European sailor. He was born on December 31, 1491, Saint-Malo, Brittany, France. Before his voyages to Canada, Cartier was an interpreter and map-maker. Cartier had studied navigation. Jacques had no children and married Catherine Des Granches. He had to leave his wife for his voyages. After he returned from his voyages, he became a businessman. Cartier died in Limoelou, France, on September 1st, 1557.