Auguste Chouteau

Auguste Chouteau
Born(1749-09-07)September 7, 1749
New Orleans, Louisiana (New France)
DiedFebruary 24, 1829(1829-02-24) (aged 79)
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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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.

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