By Colin and Isaiah reporting in 1665
Today we are reporting from 1665, get ready to get blasted with facts about Robert La Salle
As he was a kid, he was born to a very wealthy family. His father’s name was Jean Cavalier, and his mother’s name was Catherine Geesett. His dad worked as a landowner, and merchant. His brothers and sisters where Abbe Jean Cavalier, and Catherine Cavalier.
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Rene Robert Cavelier Sieur de la Salle was born on November 22, 1643 in Rouen France.
Robert was a French explorer, he was sent by King Louis to explore the Great Lakes region and the Mississippi River. He claimed the Mississippi River basin for France and was the first person to travel the entire length of the Mississippi. He died at the age of 43 in 1687 near the Brazos River in Texas because of his crazed ship mates.
Robert was a French explorer, he was sent by King Louis to explore the Great Lakes region and the Mississippi River. He claimed the Mississippi River basin for France and was the first person to travel the entire length of the Mississippi. He died at the age of 43 in 1687 near the Brazos River in Texas because of his crazed ship mates.
Robert la Salle was very successful with his discoveries and expeditions, and became famous for being the first person to explore the Mississippi River. He had a wealthy family and set a new expedition to travel to Mexico. His goal was to invade and conquer part of the Spanish province, which failed and cost La Salle his life. Overall, even though he didn’t always succeed, he became very successful in making a mark in explorer history.
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