He was born in June 1910 in the village of Saint-André-de-Cubzac, in southwestern France. Jacques was a sickly boy and spent much of his time in bed, reading books and dreaming about a life at sea. In 1920, Jacques' family moved to New York
Being a child, Jacque had a bright mind
Being a child, Cousteau had delicate health
Being a child, Jacque had strong will
Being a child, Jacque had heart attacks