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René Chouteau
b.7 Sep 1749 New Orleans, Jefferson, Louisiana, United States
d.24 Feb 1825 St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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René-Auguste Chouteau, Jr. (September 7, 1749, or September 26, 1750 – February 24, 1829), 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.
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