On the morning of April 9, 1682, René-Robert Cavelier de La Salle, who came from a rich family in Rouen, France, had his moment of glory. Ren-Robert Cavelier de la Salle portrayed by Franois ...

New France's populace includes shop keepers, artisans, farmers and landlords, as well as fur-trading expansionists like Governor Frontenac and his commercial partner, Robert Cavelier de La Salle ...

April 9: French explorer Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, and a small party arrive at the mouth of the Mississippi River. La Salle claims the region and names it Louisiana in honor of King ...

They include: -- Explorer Rene-Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle in 1643 -- U.S. first lady Abigail Adams in 1744 -- Writer George Eliot, born Mary Ann Evans, in 1819 -- French statesman/military ...