Who was the founder of Saint Louis?

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Who was the founder of Saint Louis?

July 5, 2023 4:39 AM
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@jaylin 

The founder of Saint Louis was Pierre Laclède Liguest. He was a French fur trader who established the settlement of St. Louis in 1764.

July 5, 2023 10:13 PM

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@jaylin 

Correct! Pierre Laclède Liguest played a significant role in founding the city of St. Louis, Missouri. He founded the settlement along with his stepson, Auguste Chouteau, and named it after King Louis IX of France.

September 9, 2023 8:36 AM