David Unaipon

David Ngunaitponi (28 September 1872 – 7 February 1967), known as David Unaipon, was an Aboriginal Australian preacher, inventor, and author. A Ngarrindjeri man, his contribution to Australian society helped to break many stereotypes of Aboriginal people, and he is featured on the Australian $50 note in commemoration of his work. He was the son of preacher and writer James Unaipon.

David Ngunaitponi
Unaipon in the late 1920s
Born
David Ngunaitponi

(1872-09-28)28 September 1872
Point McLeay Mission, South Australia, British Empire
Died7 February 1967(1967-02-07) (aged 94)
Tailem Bend, South Australia, Australia
NationalityAboriginal Australian (Portaulun)
Other namesDavid Unaipon (Anglicisation)
EducationRaukkan mission school
SpouseKatherine Carter (née Sumner)
Parents
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