Yaghan People - Notable Yaghan People

Notable Yaghan People

  • Cristina Calderón, last speaker of the Yaghan language
  • York Minster, Fuegia Basket and Jemmy Button. All of these names were coined by sailors on the Beagle during the first voyage.
  • "Julie" (true name unknown). Pictured at ages 40 and 90, the latter photo taken in 1958. Both pictures are reproduced in the book Evolution.

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