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Robert La Salle claimed the region known as Louisiana for France in 1682, in honor of King Louis XIV. This territory encompassed a vast area in North America, including the Mississippi River basin and the Gulf Coast.
The name of the territory claimed for Louis XIV of France by Sieur de La Salle was Louisiana. The territory was centered around the Mississippi River.
Robert la salle claimed all the Mississippi rivers of France
Robert de La Salle
on April 9,1682 la salle claimed all of the Mississippi river basin for France
Rene-Robert Cavelier de La Salle.
No it was not. It was named after King Louis XIV
Robert de la Salle and Henri de Tonty sailed down the Mississippi to its mouth in 1682 and, claimed it and the land it drained for France.
Robert de la Salle explored the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes region. He claimed what would become the Louisiana Purchase for France.
Robert La Salle was a French explorer who is famous for having led an expedition down the Mississippi River in 1682. He claimed the Mississippi River Basin and Louisiana for France.
Robert La Salle was exploring for France. He claimed the Mississippi River basin for his home country.