Today in History 04/09/18

Illustration of Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle (1643 - 1687), as the French explorer stands at the mouth of the Mississippi River (© Getty Images)(1682) De La Salle claims \”La Louisiane\” for France
French explorer Robert de La Salle, having ventured throughout the central northern regions of America, now arrives at the mouth of the mighty Mississippi River, names the entire basin area “La Louisiane,” after French King Louis XIV, and claims the territory for France.
René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, or Robert de La Salle was a French explorer. He explored the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada, the Mississippi River, and the Gulf of Mexico. He claimed the entire Mississippi River basin for France.
Born: Nov 21, 1643 · Rouen, France
Died: Mar 19, 1687 · Huntsville, TX
Romance: Danielle Cavelier
Founded: Mississippi Company
Parents: Catherine Gest (Mother) · Jean Cavelier (Father)
Siblings: Jean Cavelier

Lasalle claiming mouth of Mississippi for France.
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(1682) De La Salle claims “La Louisiane” for France.
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