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Rene Caillie Net Worth

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Rene Caillie was a French explorer born on September 19, 1799. He is most famous for his journey to the city of Timbuktu, which he was the first European to visit and return from. His incredible tale of his travels to the mysterious city captivated audiences and made him a celebrated explorer.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	September 19, 1799
Birth Place	France
Age	220 YEARS OLD
Died On	May 17, 1838 (age 38)
Birth Sign	Virgo

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

French Explorer who visited the city of Timbuktu and returned to tell his fantastic tale.

Before Fame

Reading Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe inspired him to make a career out of traveling.

Trivia

He spent years in Senegal learning Arabic and the customs of the people before setting off on an expedition to the famed city.

Family Life

He came from the lowest class of French society and his father was a former convict.

Associated With

The exotic Timbuktu was the setting of Geoffrey Holder's play.

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