Many knights were professional warriors who served in the lord's army. ... In return, the lord provided the knight with lodging, food, armor, weapons, horses and money. Peasants, or serfs, farmed the land and provided the vassal or lord with wealth in the form of food and products.
Samuel de Champlain is primarily known for his diplomatic efforts as well as his exploration adventures, since he was the explorer who officially settled "New France" in the New World.
