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it was because of King Louis XIV and his wife Queen Anne. That's why its Louis and ann just some letters added in to make Louisianna. Not sure why the e was left out.
Interesting that it was a combination of the two names. Re: the missing "e": in French, the name is La Louisiane (Louisianne?)
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What was the name of the French settlement established by la salle?
Louisiana
What is the origin of Louisiana?
It was named Louisiana after Louis XIV by La Salle.
What state is named after King Louis XIV?
Louisiana which was given its name by Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle.
What did La Salle named the inland region drained by the Mississippi?
Louisiana.
When did sieur de la salle come to Louisiana?
April 9, 1682
Why did la salle name the Mississippi river valley louisiana?
La Salle named the Mississippi River valley Louisiana in honor of King Louis XIV.
Who did la salle name Louisiana for?
King Louis XIV
What was the name of the French settlement established by la salle?
Louisiana
Who did Robert De La Salle name Louisiana after?
Robert de La Salle named Louisiana in honor of King Louis XIV of France.
Who was Louisiana by?
its by Sieur de La Salle.
When did la salle found Louisiana?
in 1867
La Salle is associated with the colony of?
Louisiana
What is the origin of Louisiana?
It was named Louisiana after Louis XIV by La Salle.
What enabled La Salle to claim the Mississippi River valley for the king of France?
Yes, he claimed it in the name of Louis the fourteenth, who was king of France at the time, and that is why the region was titled as Louisiana.
What state did Robert La Salle explore?
Louisiana
Which country claimed Louisiana in 1763?
La Salle claims Louisiana for France.
What state is named after King Louis XIV?
Louisiana which was given its name by Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle.
