David Unaipon

Preacher, Author

1872 – 1967

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Who was David Unaipon?

David Unaipon was a well-known Indigenous Australian of the Ngarrindjeri people, a preacher, inventor and writer. Unaipon's contribution to Australian society helped to break many Indigenous Australian stereotypes. Unaipon is featured on the Australian $50 note in commemoration.

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Born
Sep 28, 1872
South Australia
Also known as
  • David Ngunaitponi
Parents
Spouses
Ethnicity
  • Indigenous Australians
  • Aboriginal Australians
Nationality
  • Australia
Profession
Education
  • Point McLeay Mission School
Employment
  • Aborigines' Friends' Association
Lived in
  • Adelaide
Died
Feb 7, 1967
Tailem Bend

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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