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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.

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Jolliet was the first person to travel down the Mississippi River.

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Who is Rober La Salle?

The first European to travel down the Mississippi River. He was born in 1643 and died in 1687. He sailed for France.


Which European sailed the Mississippi river in 1682?

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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Who was the first explorer to travel all the way down the Mississippi river to the gulf of Mexico?

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What country did Robert la salle sailed for?

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How long does it take water to travel down the Mississippi?

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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 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.


Where did Robert lasalle travel?

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Where does Huckleberry Finn travel in the book the adventures of hucklberry Finn?

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What has broken down many barriers such as travel restriction between European countries?

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