Auguste Chouteau

American settler, fur trader, and politician

Born: September 7, 1749 · Died: February 24, 1825

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Overview

Known for

American settler, fur trader, and politician

Who was Auguste Chouteau?

René-Auguste Chouteau Jr. (French pronunciation: [ʁəne oɡyst ʃuto]; September 7, 1749, or September 26, 1750 – February 24, 1829), also known as Auguste Chouteau, was one of the founders of St. Louis, Missouri, a successful fur trader and a politician. He and his partner had a monopoly for many years of fur trade with the large Osage tribe on the Missouri River. He had numerous business interests in St. Louis and was well-connected with the various rulers: French, Spanish, and American.

The home of Auguste Chouteau in St. Louis, where Lewis and Clark stayed and purchased supplies for their 1803 expedition

Historical significance

René-Auguste Chouteau Jr., also known as Auguste Chouteau, was one of the founders of St. Louis, Missouri, a successful fur trader and a politician. René-Auguste Chouteau Jr., also known as Auguste Chouteau, was one of the founders of St.

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