Auguste Chouteau, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Auguste Chouteau

fur trader, explorer and settler, founder of the city of Saint-Louis

Date of Birth: 07-Sep-1749

Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Date of Death: 24-Feb-1825

Profession: merchant, explorer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

René-Auguste Chouteau, Jr.
(September 7, 1749 or September 26, 1750 in New Orleans, French Louisiana – February 24, 1829 in St.
Louis, Missouri), also known as Auguste Chouteau, was the founder 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.
In addition, he had numerous business interests in St.
Louis and was well-connected with the various rulers: French, Spanish and American.