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
💰 Net worth: $750 million (2024)
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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.