Episode 2 of 3
Assassination of La Salle
- When
- March 19, 1687
- Where
- Texas
La Salle was slain by Pierre Duhaut during an ambush on March 19, 1687, while speaking with a decoy.
On March 19, 1687, La Salle was killed by Pierre Duhaut during an ambush. He was talking to Duhaut's decoy, Jean L'Archevêque, when the attack occurred.
Sources
- René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
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