In what year was La Salle assassinated?
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1687
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Answer
In 1687, French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, was assassinated by his own men during an expedition to colonize the Gulf of Mexico. The assassination was the culmination of growing tensions and conflicts within the expedition, stemming from harsh conditions, failed leadership, and disagreements among the group members.
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