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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