La Salle, also known as René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, was a French explorer and fur trader in the 17th century. He is best known for his exploration of the Great Lakes region and the Mississippi River, claiming the territory for France and naming it Louisiana. His expeditions contributed significantly to European knowledge of North America and the fur trade.
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