David Unaipon
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Summary
David Unaipon was born on September 28, 1872[1], in Raukkan[2]. He died on February 7, 1967[3], in Tailem Bend[4]. He worked as a preacher[5], inventor[6], writer[7], journalist[8], and activist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,044 views/month, #7,010 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: James Unaipon[11]
- Country of citizenship: Australia[12]
- Occupation: freedom fighter[13]
- Member of: Aborigines' Friends' Association[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: David Unaipon[16]
- Family name: Unaipon[17]
- Given name: David[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Australian English[19], English[20], Australian Aboriginal languages[21]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for David Unaipon include David Unaipon Award[22], an award[23], in Australia[24], founded in 1988[25].
Why It Matters
David Unaipon has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
Entities named for him include David Unaipon Award[22], an award[23], in Australia[24], founded in 1988[25].
FAQs
Where was David Unaipon born?
David Unaipon's place of birth was Raukkan[2].
Where did David Unaipon die?
David Unaipon passed away in Tailem Bend[4].
Who were David Unaipon's parents?
David Unaipon's father was James Unaipon[11].
What did David Unaipon do for work?
David Unaipon worked as a preacher[5], inventor[6], writer[7], journalist[8], and activist[9].