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François Chouteau
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François Gesseau Chouteau (February 7, 1797 – April 18, 1838) was an American pioneer fur trader, entrepreneur, and community leader known as the "Father of Kansas City". He was born in St. Louis, established the first fur trading post in the wild frontier of western Missouri, and settled the area that became Kansas City, Missouri. His first wife was of the Osage Nation and bore a son, and his second wife, Bérénice, birthed nine children.
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Born | (1797-02-07)February 7, 1797 |
Died | April 18, 1838(1838-04-18) (aged 41) |
Burial place | Old Cathedral of St. Louis |
Monuments | Chouteau Heritage Fountain |
Occupation | Entrepreneur |
Known for | Settling Kansas City, Missouri |
Spouse | Bérénice Thérèse Ménard Chouteau |
Children | 10 |
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Relatives | Auguste Chouteau, uncle |
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