Oodgeroo Noonuccal date of birth:
November 3, 1921
How old was Oodgeroo Noonuccal when died?
71
Where was Oodgeroo Noonuccal born?
Stradbroke Island, Queensland, Australia
When did Oodgeroo Noonuccal die?
September 16, 1993
What is Oodgeroo Noonuccal nationality?
Australian
What is Oodgeroo Noonuccal's occupation?
domestic servant, corporal, writer, educator, poet
Short Biography
Oodgeroo Noonuccal (/ˈʊdʒ/ /ˈnuːnəkəl/ UUD-gə-roo NOO-nə-kəl; born Kathleen Jean Mary Ruska, formerly Kath Walker) (3 November 1920 – 16 September 1993) was an Australian poet, political activist, artist and educator. She was also a campaigner for Aboriginal rights. Oodgeroo was best known for her poetry, and was the first Aboriginal Australian to publish a book of verse.