Preceded by Manuel Pérez | Died 1813 | |
Succeeded by Charles de Hault Delassus Profession Administrator (commander governor) of Upper Louisiana; based in St. Louis | ||
Zénon Trudeau was a French soldier who served as Commandant Governor of Upper Louisiana, New Spain (between 1793 and 1799).
Biography
Born in New Orleans, Trudeau joined the Spanish Army in his youth, a place where he excelled, attaining the ranks of Captain of the Regiment of Infantry and Lieutenant Colonel
In 1793 Trudeau was appointed Commandant governor of Upper Louisiana. During his administration two new posts were established. He commanded the galiot La Fleche in an expedition from Natchez to St. Louis and back in the winter of 1793. In 1797, Trudeau granted lands in Missouri to Joseph Conway and his family, and to his friend Daniel Boone and his family (offering him 850 acres). Trudeau left his office of lieutenant governor of Alta Luisiana in 1799, being replaced by Charles de Hault Delassus.
He was the ancestor of Dr. Edward Trudeau and Garry Trudeau.