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Robert de La Salle

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  • Born in France

    Born in France

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    Lifespan

  • Search for the Northwest Passage

    Search for the Northwest Passage

    What is the Northwest Passage
    This was LaSalle's first exploration, but he failed to complete it.
  • Explore the Great Lakes

    Explore the Great Lakes

    About the Great Lakes
  • Claiming Louisiana

    Claiming Louisiana

    About Louisiana
    LaSalle claimed the land and people (Native Americans) as belonging to France.
  • French Colony along the Gulf of Mexico

    French Colony along the Gulf of Mexico

    About the Gulf of Mexico
    La Salle and a group of men travelled the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico by canoes.

  • Died in Montreal, Canada

    La Salle's Final journeyLa Salle was murdered by some of his own men.