wholesaler
Auguste Chouteau.
fur trader, explorer and settler, founder of the city of Saint-Louis 1750-1829
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About Auguste Chouteau
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. 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.
Everything about Auguste Chouteau →- Occupation
- wholesaler, explorer, merchant
- Citizenship
- New France, Spanish Empire, United States
- Born
- September 7, 1749
- Died
- February 24, 1825