Born: Oct 22, in Daniel Boone Homestead, Oley Valley, Berks County, Pennsylvania Died: Sep 26, (at age 85) in Nathan Boone's house, Femme Osage Creek, Missouri Nationality: American Occupation: Pioneer, explorer, frontiersman Famous For: Exploration and settlement of Kentucky Daniel Boone was an American frontiersman and explorer, best known for his travels in.