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Alexander Gordon Laing Net Worth

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Alexander Gordon Laing was a Scottish explorer born on December 27, 1793. He is best known for being the first European to reach the fabled city of Timbuktu in 1826, a feat that had eluded many explorers before him. His journey was fraught with danger and he was the only European to survive the journey. Laing's legacy lives on as a testament to his courage and determination.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	December 27, 1793
Birth Place	Scotland
Age	226 YEARS OLD
Died On	Sep 26, 1826 (age 32)
Birth Sign	Capricorn

💰 Net worth: $750 million (2024)

About

The first European Explorer to reach the fabled city of Timbuktu.

Before Fame

He was commissioned by the President of the African Association to travel along the Niger river to find its delta, which is how he came upon Timbuktu.

Trivia

He never made it out of Timbuktu alive. He was murdered on his way out.

Family Life

His father was a private Teacher of the classics.

Associated With

Two years after his attempt, Rene Caillie reached Timbuktu and made it out alive.

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