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Hernando De Soto was the first known European Explorer in Mississippi. Sieur de La Salle a French explorer was the first to travel down the Mississippi River in 1682. La Salle claimed the Mississippi Valley for France on April 9, 1682.

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What did Robert de la Salle do in 1682?

He was the first European to sail the Mississippi River.


When did Robert de la salle discover the mississpi river?

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.


Who is the first European to sail the Mississippi?

Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto (c. 1500-1542), French priest Jacques Marquette (1637-1675), and French explorer René-Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle (1643-1687) all explored the Mississippi River area.The first was Hernando de Soto.The next one was more than 100 years later.


What country first claimed the Mississippi River in 1682?

France


City at the mouth of the Mississippi River in 1672 through 1682?

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In 1682 France claimed all the land drained by which river system?

the Mississippi.


In 1682 France claimed all the land drained by the River system.?

the Mississippi.


What did la sale do when he reached the mouth of the Mississippi River?

In 1682 Sieur de La Salle explored the Mississippi River and declared that the Mississippi Valley belonged to France.


What was Rene-Robert La Salle's major accomplishment?

Rene-Robert La Salle's major accomplishment was the exploration of the Mississippi River. In 1682, he led an expedition down the river, becoming the first European to navigate its entire length and claim the entire Mississippi River watershed for France. His exploration opened up new territories for colonization and trade in North America.


Who discovered the Ohio river?

french explorer La Salle discovered the Ohio River around 1682, this explorer also explored the Mississippi River but did not discover it.


French port at the mouth of the Mississippi river?

The French port at the mouth of the Mississippi River is New Orleans. Robert Cavalier de la Salle visited and claimed the area in 1682 for France.


Why was Robert la salle?

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.