Juan M Clouzet

Juan M. Clouzet was the son of Juan Francisco Clouzet and Jeanne Maria Marllet, brother of Victor Clouzet and Julio Clouzet.

Personal life

Early life

Clouzet was born in Lodes, France, the son of Colonel Juan Francisco Clouzet (Veteran of the Alsacia-Lorena War), and Jeane Maria Marllet. He grew up in an accommodated family of vine growers. In 1880 he travelled to Buenos Aires, Argentina to continue his schooling.

Family

Clouzet married Lastenia Gutierrez Menacho (died in 1892) in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. The marriage produced his first son, Ramon Clouzet.

He subsequently married Simona Roca, with whom he had ten children.

Employment

Rubber trade

Clouzet had dealings in rubber trading out of the Amazon Basin, with frequent travels to the USA and Europe.

Government

Clouzet was named by Bolivian President General Pando as Customs Supervisor of Villa Bella. He was also Harbor Master of Puerto Cuatro Ojos, on the Piray River.

1907–1910

Concecionary of the Bolivian and Argentine Governments of Roads and Rails for the rout Embarcacion-Yacuiba, Argentina and Yacuiba- Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Only the Bolivian section was to have a Rail Road.

Readecuation of 600 miles of road from horse shoe road to carriage and mechanized carriage road, and opening 180 miles of road in virgin jungle, carrying 30 carriages with 60 tons of merchandize and materials, pulled by 300 mules and 60 workers.

1910–1912

Arrival of the road, and the first merchant caravan to Santa Cruz (Bolivia) where the local government declared city festivities, the approval of the road and blueprints of the rail road by the Bolivian Government with help from Ingenier Enrique Puch.

1912–1913

Paperwork with the Bolivian Government to get granted the rail road concession, with multiple trips between La Paz, Bolivia and Buenos Aires, Argentina, opening representations in both cities. Finally getting the approval from the Bolivian Congress and signed by Bolivian President Dr. Eliodoro Villazon.

1913–1914

Creation of the Roads and Rails company in Paris (June 24, 1914), with financing of the Credit Mobilier, Bankque General des Pays, Henry Sorheder of London, The Banco de Londres y Rio de la Plata and the Banco Frances y Rio de la Plata in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

1914–1915

Commercial business trips to Chiquitos province, Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

1915–1916

First talks with the Sudamericana Belga SA. for a colonization plan for the High Paraguay River Basin.

1916–1917

Inauguration of the navigation line with the Steam Ship Maria from the Lara & Cia. First Capitan of the Bolivian Merchant Marine recognized in 4 countries, Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay.

1917–1919

The Steam Ship Maria was granted to the aliade forces and sunked in the estuary of the La Plata River.

1919–1920

Business with the Ford Motor Company as representative on the Atlantic coast of South America.

1920–1924

Manager of the Baguari Meat Procesing Plant owned bu the Sudamericana Belga SA.

1924-1927

Creation of the Bolivian Concesion Ltd. in London for the establishment of a colony in the Gaiba, Bolivia. Establishing the Administrative town with roads and Electric Service, and purchasing 2 Steam Ships (President Saavedra, and President Siles) registered in London under Bolivian Flag.

1927-1928

Due to tropical sickness, moved to Sao Paulo, Brazil.

1928–1930

Dedicated to the Coffee Trade from Brazil to London and New York, surviving the Stock Exchange crash by diversifying the articles of trade.

1930–1932

Due to the economic depression, took advantage in the real estate market, acquiring properties in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

1932–1933

Named by the Bolivian Government as Commercial Agent and General Consul in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

1933–1934

Commercial advisor to the Bolivian Embassy in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

1934–1938

Formation of the Commercial and Railroad treaty between Bolivia and Brazilwith the cooperation of Justino Ondarza, Luis Saavedra Suarez and Ing. Dr. Kesserling (Bolivian Consul in Sao Paulo, Brazil). The treaty was sign in early 1938.

1938–1941

Formation of the Commission between Bolibia and Brazil for the study of the construction of the railroad from Corumba, Bazil and Santa Cruz de la siera, Bolivia. Brazilian Chief Ing. Luis Alberto Whateli, and Bolivian Chief Ing. Juan Ribero Torrez y Saavedra Suarez.

1941–1945

Due to an accident in the route between Corumba and Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Juan M Clouzet returned to Sao Paulo Brazil at 78 years old to live the rest of his days.