Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Thursday)
Died
Birthplace
Height
173 cm (5'8")
Nationality
Sport
Cricket
Children
2 children: John Bradman
Education
Bowral High School
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Scottish Gaelic < Old Irish < Proto-Celtic (*Dubnowalos)
Popularity
Tier B -- 55,312 Wikipedia views/month
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Aaron Paul →
Year context
Born in 1908 -- Ford Model T introduced; Theodore Roosevelt was US president
Year 1908 →
Zodiac
Year of the Monkey, sign of Virgo
AWARDS (6)
B
Australian National Living Treasure
WON
B
Australian Sports Medal
WON
B
Companion of the Order of Australia
WON
B
Knight Bachelor
WON
Biography
Sir Donald George Bradman, nicknamed "The Don", was an Australian international cricketer, widely acknowledged as the greatest batsman of all time. His cricketing successes have been claimed by Shane Warne, among others, to make Bradman the "greatest sportsperson" in history. Bradman's career Test batting average of 99.94 is considered by some to be the greatest achievement by any sportsman in any major sport.
Connections (1)
Related People
Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Don Bradman?
Don Bradman was born on and passed away on at the age of 92.
Where was Don Bradman born?
Don Bradman was born in Cootamundra.
Where can I find more information about Don Bradman?
You can find more about Don Bradman on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.