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Which explorer sailed for France trying to find the Northwest Passage but instead ended up going through the St. Lawrence River and founding New France (now known as Canada)?

Which explorer sailed for France trying to find the Northwest Passage but instead ended up going through the St. Lawrence River and founding New France (now known as Canada)?
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Which explorer sailed for France trying to find the Northwest Passage but instead ended up going through the St. Lawrence River and founding New France (now known as Canada)?

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The explorer who sailed for France trying to find the Northwest Passage but instead ended up going through the St. Lawrence River and founding New France was "Jacques Cartier," since he was one of the most prominent explorers of his day.
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