Historical Events tagged with "1682"
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Exploration & Discovery
La Salle Claims Mississippi River for France
April 9th, 1682 342 years ago
Robert Cavelier de La Salle explored the Mississippi River, reaching its mouth where he claimed the expansive territory for France. Naming it Louisiana after King Louis XIV, La Salle's journey marked a significant moment in the French colonization of North America, expanding French interests and influence in the region. His voyage was pivotal in establishing French territories and has since been identified as a key exploration in the age of discovery.
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