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Robert LaSalle by Katie


 * French Explorer
 * Explored the Mississippi River
 * Claimed the entire Mississippi River Valley for France
 * Claimed that river for France
 * Named territory Louisianna for King Louis the XlV (king of France at the time)
 * French claimed all of the land west of the Mississippi River

** Extra Facts**


 * 1643 - 1687
 * In Winter of 1682, his goal was to sail/travel all of the way out of the mouth of the Mississippi River