René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle (jan 4, 1685 – jul 20, 1687)
Description:
La Salle was an explorer for France. He made the only French settlement in Texas. (St. Louis) This settlement, however, was meant to be at the mouth of the Mississippi River but the ship went 400 miles off course. The mishap with the ship was autually La Salle's fault due to the fact hat he was a terrible navigator and the angry crew decided to kill.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 4, 1685
jul 20, 1687
~ 2 years and 6 months