René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle

René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, or Robert de La Salle (21 November 1643 – 19 March 1687), was a French explorer during the 17th century.
After building at the mouth of the on , La Salle built the barque near , launching the ship on 7 August 1679. His intention was to sail Le Griffon north to find the Northwest Passage to China and Japan. After stopping to load a cargo of furs at , Le Griffon was never seen again.
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed: Pirates 
==References==
*Assassin's Creed: Pirates
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