Mandawuy Yunupingu
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Summary
Mandawuy Yunupingu is a human[1]. He was born in Yirrkala[2]. He was born on September 17, 1956[3]. He died in Yirrkala[4]. He died on June 2, 2013[5]. He worked as a songwriter[6], singer[7], and guitarist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (202 views/month, #7,169 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Mandawuy Yunupingu was born in Yirrkala[2].
- Mandawuy Yunupingu died in Yirrkala[4].
- Mandawuy Yunupingu was born on September 17, 1956[3].
- Mandawuy Yunupingu died on June 2, 2013[5].
- Mandawuy Yunupingu's father was Mungurrawuy Yunupingu[10].
- Mandawuy Yunupingu held citizenship in Australia[11].
- Mandawuy Yunupingu's professions included songwriter[6].
- Mandawuy Yunupingu's professions included singer[7].
- Mandawuy Yunupingu worked as a guitarist[8].
- Mandawuy Yunupingu held the position of head teacher[12].
- Mandawuy Yunupingu was educated at Deakin University[13].
- Mandawuy Yunupingu received the Centenary Medal[14].
- Mandawuy Yunupingu received the Australian of the Year[15].
- Mandawuy Yunupingu received the Companion of the Order of Australia[16].
- Mandawuy Yunupingu is recorded as male[17].
- Mandawuy Yunupingu's instance of is recorded as human[18].
- Mandawuy Yunupingu's genre is indigenous rock[19].
- Mandawuy Yunupingu's Commons category is recorded as Mandawuy Yunupingu[20].
- The cause of death was kidney failure[21].
- Mandawuy Yunupingu's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
- Mandawuy Yunupingu's instrument is recorded as guitar[23].
- Mandawuy Yunupingu's instrument is recorded as voice[24].
- Mandawuy Yunupingu's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
- Mandawuy Yunupingu's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Yolŋu[26].
- Mandawuy Yunupingu's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Tom Djambayang Bakamana Yunupingu'}[27].
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Origins and Family
Mandawuy Yunupingu's place of birth was Yirrkala[2]. He was born on September 17, 1956[3]. His father was Mungurrawuy Yunupingu[10].
Education
Mandawuy Yunupingu's education included a stint at Deakin University[13].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include songwriter[6], singer[7], and guitarist[8]. Mandawuy Yunupingu held the position of head teacher[12].
Recognition
Awards received include Centenary Medal[14], a medallion[28], in Australia[29], founded in 2001[30]; Australian of the Year[15], an award[31], in Australia[32], founded in 1960[33]; and Companion of the Order of Australia[16], a grade of an order[34], in Australia[35].
Death and Burial
Mandawuy Yunupingu died on June 2, 2013[5]. He died in Yirrkala[4]. The cause of death was kidney failure[21].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Mandawuy Yunupingu include Dr. Mandawuy Yunupingu Human Rights Award[36], an award[37], in Australia[38], founded in 2014[39].
Why It Matters
Mandawuy Yunupingu ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (202 views/month, #7,169 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Entities named for him include Dr. Mandawuy Yunupingu Human Rights Award[36], an award[37], in Australia[38], founded in 2014[39].
FAQs
Where was Mandawuy Yunupingu born?
Mandawuy Yunupingu's place of birth was Yirrkala[2].
Where did Mandawuy Yunupingu die?
Mandawuy Yunupingu died in Yirrkala[4].
Who were Mandawuy Yunupingu's parents?
Mandawuy Yunupingu's father was Mungurrawuy Yunupingu[10].
What did Mandawuy Yunupingu do for work?
Mandawuy Yunupingu worked as songwriter[6], singer[7], and guitarist[8].
Where did Mandawuy Yunupingu go to school?
Mandawuy Yunupingu was educated at Deakin University[13].
What awards did Mandawuy Yunupingu receive?
Honors received include Centenary Medal[14], Australian of the Year[15], and Companion of the Order of Australia[16].