Toussaint Charbonneau

Toussaint Charbonneau
Painting by Edgar S. Paxson, 1912
Born(1767-03-22)March 22, 1767
Boucherville, Quebec
DiedAugust 12, 1843(1843-08-12) (aged 76)
Fort Mandan, Dakota Territory
Occupation(s)Explorer, fur trapper
Spouses
ChildrenJean Baptiste Charbonneau
Lisette Charbonneau

Toussaint Charbonneau (French pronunciation: [tu.sɛ̃ ʃaʁ.bɔ.no]; March 20, 1767 – August 12, 1843) was a French Canadian explorer, fur trapper and merchant who is best known for his role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition as the husband of Sacagawea.

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