# Ferdinand Duranton

> Ferdinand Stanislas Sébastien Duranton was a French explorer and trader who was active in what is now Senegal and Mali. After entering colonial service in 1819, he worked for a Galam trading association and undertook journeys in the upper Senegal River region. He married Sadioba, a daughter of Awa Demba, ruler of Khasso, and became involved in the region's political and military conflicts.

*French explorer and trader (died 1838)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Historical Figure ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2798645))
- **Category:** Historical Figures
- **Country:** France
- **Born:** 1787-10-31
- **Died:** 1838-09-03
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Ferdinand Stanislas Sébastien Duranton was a French explorer and trader who was active in what is now Senegal and Mali. After entering colonial service in 1819, he worked for a Galam trading association and undertook journeys in the upper Senegal River region. He married Sadioba, a daughter of Awa Demba, ruler of Khasso, and became involved in the region's political and military conflicts.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 32.8

## Sources
- [Ferdinand Duranton](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferdinand_Duranton)
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- [Ferdinand Duranton](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferdinand_Duranton)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q22210744)

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