# Louis Blanchette

> Louis Blanchette was an explorer and likely fur trader in North America in the 18th century. He was from New France. He explored areas of what is now Missouri, and is notable as the founder of the city of St. Charles on the Missouri River in 1769.

*18th-century French Canadian explorer, officer of the militia of Upper Louisiana*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Historical Figure ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2798645))
- **Category:** Historical Figures
- **Country:** France
- **Born:** 1739-07-11
- **Died:** 1793
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Louis Blanchette was an explorer and likely fur trader in North America in the 18th century. He was from New France. He explored areas of what is now Missouri, and is notable as the founder of the city of St. Charles on the Missouri River in 1769.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 34.4

## Sources
- [Louis Blanchette](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Blanchette)
- [Louis Blanchette](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Blanchette)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3261283)

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