The Resume

(circa 1575-December 25, 1635)
Born in Saintonge Province, France
Navigator/cartographer/administrator
Founded Quebec City (July 3, 1608)
'The Father of New France'

Why he might be annoying:

Little is known about him, with his year of birth, his appearance and his place of burial all being subject to debate.
He imposed severe restrictions on speech and the press in New France.
During a deer hunt with Huron Indians, he became lost and wandered the woods for three days before bumping into another band of Hurons by chance.

Why he might not be annoying:

He led 27 crossings of the North Atlantic without losing a ship.
Unlike many 17th century Europeans, he considered the Indians intellectual equals.
He arranged to have French settlers live with natives, learning their language and customs, to help adapt to life in North America.

Credit: C. Fishel

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• C. Fishel's Profiles [Series 16]
• I am a Citizen of France
• I am on a U.S. Postage Stamp [A-C]
• I Got to See Jesus for Christmas, What Did You Get? [Died December 25th] (Ranked: 1635)
• Look at Me, My Picture Is Art
• Profiles 24501-24750 (Ranked: 24531)
• Renaissance Men (and Women)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 81 Votes: 64.20% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 17 Votes: 41.18% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 19 Votes: 31.58% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 22 Votes: 36.36% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 24 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 77 Votes: 36.36% Annoying