Wandjuk Marika

Australian artist (1927–1987)
Person human Q7967264
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Summary

Wandjuk Marika is a human[1]. He was born in Bremer Island[2]. He was born on January 1, 1927[3]. He passed away in Darwin[4]. He died on January 1, 1987[5]. He worked as a painter[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bremer Island[2].
  • Wandjuk Marika passed away in Darwin[4].
  • Wandjuk Marika was born on January 1, 1927[3].
  • Wandjuk Marika died on January 1, 1987[5].
  • Wandjuk Marika died on June 15, 1987[8].
  • Wandjuk Marika's father was Mawalan Marika[9].
  • A child of Wandjuk Marika was Mawalan Marika[10].
  • Wandjuk Marika held citizenship in Australia[11].
  • Wandjuk Marika worked as a painter[6].
  • Wandjuk Marika received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[12].
  • Wandjuk Marika received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[13].
  • Wandjuk Marika is recorded as male[14].
  • Wandjuk Marika's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Wandjuk Marika's sibling is recorded as Dhuwarrwarr Marika[16].
  • Wandjuk Marika's sibling is recorded as Banduk Marika[17].
  • Wandjuk Marika's copyright representative is recorded as reproduction right represented by CISAC-member[18].
  • Wandjuk Marika's has works in the collection is recorded as National Gallery of Victoria[19].
  • Wandjuk Marika's has works in the collection is recorded as National Gallery of Australia[20].
  • Wandjuk Marika's has works in the collection is recorded as Art Gallery of South Australia[21].
  • Wandjuk Marika's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[22].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bremer Island[2], Wandjuk Marika… he was born on January 1, 1927[3]. His father was Mawalan Marika[9].

Career and Affiliations

Wandjuk Marika worked as a painter[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[12], an award[23], in United Kingdom[24] and Officer of the Order of the British Empire[13], a grade of an order[25], in United Kingdom[26].

Personal Life

A child of Wandjuk Marika was Mawalan Marika[10].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1987[5] and June 15, 1987[8]. Wandjuk Marika died in Darwin[4].

Why It Matters

Wandjuk Marika ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Wandjuk Marika born?

Wandjuk Marika's place of birth was Bremer Island[2].

Where did Wandjuk Marika die?

Wandjuk Marika passed away in Darwin[4].

Who were Wandjuk Marika's parents?

Wandjuk Marika's father was Mawalan Marika[9].

What did Wandjuk Marika do for work?

Wandjuk Marika worked as painter[6].

What awards did Wandjuk Marika receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[12] and Officer of the Order of the British Empire[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Australian Dictionary of Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Australian Dictionary of Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . ADAGP directory. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8w ago · Trivialist · 2026-08-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Member of the Order of the British Empire, Officer of the Order of the British Empire
    Sex or gender → male
    British museum person or institution id → 192179
    Adagp artist id → wandjuk-marika-478657
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