List of Famous people born in Diourbel Region, Senegal

Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba

First Name Cheikh

Last Name Bamba

Born on November 30, 1852

Died on July 19, 1927 (aged 74)

Born in Senegal, Diourbel Region

Ahmadou Bamba Mbacke also known to followers as Khādimu 'al-Rasūl or "The Servant of the Messenger" and Serigne Touba or "Sheikh of Tuubaa", was a Sufi saint (Wali) and religious leader in Senegal and the founder of the large Mouride Brotherhood.

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Jacques Baudin

First Name Jacques

Last Name Baudin

Born on August 14, 1939

Died on November 25, 2018 (aged 79)

Born in Senegal, Diourbel Region

Jacques Baudin was a Senegalese politician from Diourbel. He served as Foreign Minister of Senegal from 1998 to 2000. He was member of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

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Thierno Thiam

First Name Thierno

Born on December 11, 1972 (age 52)

Born in Senegal, Diourbel Region

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