David Unaipon
Indigenous Australian inventor and writer
Died when: 94 years 132 days (1132 months)Star Sign: Libra
David Ngunaitponi (28 September 1872 – 7 February 1967), known as David Unaipon, was an Aboriginal Australian man of the Ngarrindjeri people. He was a preacher, inventor and author.
Unaipon's contribution to Australian society helped to break many Aboriginal Australian stereotypes, and he is featured on the Australian $50 note in commemoration of his work.
He was the son of preacher and writer James Unaipon.
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