biography+-++La+Salle

= La Salle = //La Salle and the Mississippi River// Ann Heinrichs Researched by: Arden

General Information
La Salle was born in France on November 22, 1687. La Salle got shot by two men ,the men were from his crew .La Salle died on March 20 ,1687. La Salle's greatest accomplishment was he sailed from new France ( Canada ) to the Mississippi River.

Important Life Events
La Salle wanted to be a explorer but he ended up as a priest. Then he got restless from doing nothing as a priest so he quit. Before he was able to a priest he signed a paper that said if he quit he would not be able to live with his family.

Illinois Relationship
La Salle sailed on the Illinois river

Important People in His/Her Life
La Salle made a friend in New France ( Canada ) named Tonty. Tonty helped La Salle show the way to the Mississippi River. Tonty was a real help threw the Mississippi.

Other Interesting Information

 * La Salle loved nature and science.
 * La Salle name meant knight.