Ada Blackjack
1898 – 1983

Ada Blackjack

Iñupiat explorer (1898–1983)

explorer
Born
1898-05-10, Solomon
Died
1983-05-29
Birthplace state
Alaska

Biography

Ada Blackjack was an Iñupiaq explorer born in Solomon, Alaska on May 10, 1898. She accompanied an Arctic expedition to Wrangel Island, an uninhabited location north of Siberia, and lived alone on the island for eight months after other expedition members left or died. She died on May 29, 1983.

Occupation

Ada Blackjack is recorded as a explorer, born in Alaska (1898–1983).

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Frequently asked about Ada Blackjack

Who was Ada Blackjack?
Ada Blackjack was Iñupiat explorer (1898–1983), born in Alaska (1898 – 1983).
When and where was Ada Blackjack born?
Ada Blackjack was born on 1898-05-10 in Solomon.
When did Ada Blackjack die?
Ada died on 1983-05-29.
What was Ada Blackjack known for?
Ada Blackjack is recorded as a explorer.
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