# Jean Dugain

> Jean Dugain was one of the most famous slave catchers active on Réunion during the 18th century, when it was still a French colony in the Indian Ocean known as Bourbon Island. In this capacity, he traversed many of the territories of the Highlands that had remained unexplored until then, and became a reference in the field for the island's authorities, who did not hesitate to call on him for reconnaissance missions.

*French slave hunter and explorer*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Historical Figure ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2798645))
- **Category:** Historical Figures
- **Country:** France
- **Born:** 1717-02-23
- **Died:** 1787
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Jean Dugain was one of the most famous slave catchers active on Réunion during the 18th century, when it was still a French colony in the Indian Ocean known as Bourbon Island. In this capacity, he traversed many of the territories of the Highlands that had remained unexplored until then, and became a reference in the field for the island's authorities, who did not hesitate to call on him for reconnaissance missions.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 38.9
- **Momentum:** 15.0

## Sources
- [Jean Dugain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Dugain)
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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3171848)

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