# Dervish Bejah

> Dervish Bejah (c.1862-1957), also known as Bejah Dervish, or simply Dervish, was a camel driver who played a significant role in the exploration and development of outback Australia, before settling in Marree, South Australia and growing date palms.

*"Afghan" cameleer who helped in the exploration of central Australia*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Historical Figure ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2798645))
- **Category:** Historical Figures
- **Country:** Australia
- **Born:** 1862
- **Died:** 1957
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Dervish Bejah (c.1862-1957), also known as Bejah Dervish, or simply Dervish, was a camel driver who played a significant role in the exploration and development of outback Australia, before settling in Marree, South Australia and growing date palms.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 38.1

## Sources
- [Dervish Bejah](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dervish_Bejah)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5263286)

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