May 19, 1535: French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships, 110 men, and Chief Donnacona’s two sons, whom Cartier had kidnapped during his first voyage.
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May 19, 1535: French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships, 110 men, and Chief Donnacona’s two sons, whom Cartier had kidnapped during his first voyage.