Which famous explorer did Francis I support?
Jacques Cartier
Christopher Columbus
Vasco da Gama
Ferdinand Magellan
Answer
Jacques Cartier, a renowned French explorer, received the patronage of King Francis I. Cartier embarked on three voyages to North America between 1534 and 1542, sponsored by the French crown. His expeditions aimed to establish a permanent French presence in the New World and search for a northwest passage to Asia.
Francis I of France: The Renaissance Monarch Quiz
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