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Denmark Who's Who

Distinguished and Famous people from Denmark

  • Rolf Harris - Rolf Harris is a well-known Australian entertainer, artist, and musician. Born on March 30, 1930, in Bassendean, Western Australia, he spent most of his childhood in the town of Bayswater. Harris gained international recognition for his musical career, art, and television appearances. However, it's important to note that he was later convicted of sexual offenses and is currently serving a prison sentence.
  • Joseph Bolitho Johns - More commonly known as Moondyne Joe, Joseph Bolitho Johns was a famous Australian bushranger who was born in Denmark, Western Australia in 1826. He became notorious for escaping from various prisons in Western Australia, earning him the reputation as an elusive and cunning outlaw. Moondyne Joe's escapades quickly turned him into a folk hero, making him a prominent figure in Australian folklore.
  • Stephen Pigram - Stephen Pigram is a renowned Australian singer, songwriter, and musician. Born in 1960 and raised in Broome, Western Australia, Pigram is of mixed European and Indigenous Australian heritage. He gained fame as a founding member of the folk-rock band The Pigram Brothers, which gained significant popularity in the 1980s. Alongside his music career, Pigram is also recognized for his contributions to Indigenous cultural preservation and representation.
  • Samuel Walker Griffith - Samuel Walker Griffith was a prominent Australian jurist and politician. Born in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales on June 21, 1845, he migrated to Australia and settled in Brisbane, Queensland. While Griffith is primarily associated with Queensland, he spent a considerable amount of time in Denmark, Western Australia. Griffith played a pivotal role in drafting the Australian Constitution and later became the first Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia.
  • Janine Haines - Janine Haines was an Australian politician and activist. Born on May 8, 1945, in Tanunda, South Australia, she later moved to Denmark, Western Australia, where she actively participated in environmental and community development initiatives. Haines became the first female member of the Australian Senate from the Australian Democrats party in 1977, representing the state of South Australia.
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