Samuel+de+Champlain

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Samuel de Champlain is the “father” or the founder of Quebec City. On July 3, 1608 he set out to fortifying the area. What he also referred to as his “Habitation”, fortifying Quebec City was said to be one of his passions, which he did periodically throughout his life. The first winter was very hard for the colonists. Out of the 28 people who stayed, only 8 survived. By October of 1635 was stricken with paralysis and stroke. On December 25, 1635 Samuel de Champlain passed away.

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