Auguste Chouteau

René-Auguste Chouteau Jr. (French pronunciation:; 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.