René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle
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Summary
René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle was born on November 21, 1643[1], in Rouen[2]. He died on March 19, 1687[3], in Texas[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], traveler[6], and researcher[7].
Key Facts
- Place of death: Huntsville[8]
- Country of citizenship: France[9]
- Educated at: Lycée Pierre-Corneille[10]
- Award received: Person of National Historic Significance[11]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Religious order: Society of Jesus[14]
- Given name: Robert[15], René[16]
- Manner of death: homicide[17]
- Described by source: Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[18], Svensk uppslagsbok[19], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[20], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21], The New Student's Reference Work[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[23]
- Name in native language: René-Robert Cavelier de La Salle[24]
- Sibling: Jean Cavelier[25]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle include LaSalle County[26], a county of Illinois[27], in United States[28], founded in 1831[29]; La Salle County[30], a county of Texas[31], in United States[32], founded in 1858[33], headquartered in Cotulla[34]; LaSalle Parish[35], a parish of Louisiana[36], in United States[37], founded in 1908[38]; and La Salle[39], a city in the United States[40], in United States[41].
Why It Matters
Entities named for him include LaSalle County[26], a county of Illinois[27], in United States[28], founded in 1831[29]; La Salle County[30], a county of Texas[31], in United States[32], founded in 1858[33], headquartered in Cotulla[34]; LaSalle Parish[35], a parish of Louisiana[36], in United States[37], founded in 1908[38]; and La Salle[39], a city in the United States[40], in United States[41].
FAQs
Where was René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle born?
René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle was born in Rouen[2].
Where did René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle die?
René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle passed away in Texas[4].
What did René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle do for work?
René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle worked as an explorer[5], traveler[6], and researcher[7].
Where did René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle go to school?
René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle was educated at Lycée Pierre-Corneille[10].
What awards did René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle receive?
Honors received include Person of National Historic Significance[11].