Who sponsored Jean Nicolet?

Answer 1

Jean Nicolet was sponsored by the French government and the fur trading company known as the Compagnie des Cent-Associés (Company of One Hundred Associates). This organization was established to promote and expand French interests in North America, particularly in the fur trade. Nicolet's explorations in the early 17th century were part of France's efforts to establish a foothold in the region that is now Canada and the Great Lakes area.