Jacques Cartier in Gaspe 1534 ...
by Juergen Weiss
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Jacques Cartier in Gaspe 1534 ...
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Juergen Weiss
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This image shows the famous " Cross " in Gaspe, which the discoverer Jacques Cartier erected during his first journey to Canada, on the 24th of July 1534.
After this symbolic gesture, he took possession of the territory in the name of King Francois I of France. The Gaspesie Cross was emblazoned with three fleur de lis on a blue background and the name of Francois I.
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August 18th, 2011
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