Jean Baptiste Charbonneau

Explorer of the American West and Louisiana

Jean Baptiste Charbonneau - Explorer of the American West and Louisiana
Born

February 11th, 1805
220 years ago

Died

1866
159 years ago — 61 years old

Category

Explorers & Adventurers

Country

United States

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Born to a Shoshone mother and a French Canadian father, Charbonneau was brought up in the North American wilderness. He accompanied the Lewis and Clark Expedition as a guide and interpreter in 1804-1806, contributing valuable knowledge about the land and the indigenous peoples. After the expedition, he served as a fur trader and explored various parts of the West. Charbonneau later played a role in the Oregon Trail migration and helped settlers navigate to the Pacific Northwest.

Served as a guide for the Lewis and Clark Expedition

Engaged in fur trading in the American West

Assisted settlers on the Oregon Trail

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