In 1682 he claimed the entire Mississippi Valley for France; 5 years later, his own men killed him in Texas
In 
1677, in pursuit of his own glory, he returned to France and got permission from 
the ... 1682, La Salle and 40 men reached the Mississippi River and began their 
... La Salle claimed the entire Mississippi River Basin for France when he 
reached... [DOC] [TLE] Today in Texas History: French explorer La Salle slain on expedition ... [PAR] Mar 19, 2010 ...