David Carnegie (explorer)

David Carnegie
Born23 March 1871
London, England
Died27 November 1900
Lokoja, Nigeria
Occupationexplorer and gold prospector
SubjectCarnegie expedition of 1896
Notable worksSpinifex and Sand
RelativesJames Carnegie, 9th Earl of Southesk

David Wynford Carnegie (23 March 1871 – 27 November 1900) was an explorer and gold prospector in Western Australia. In 1896 he led an expedition from Coolgardie through the Gibson and Great Sandy Deserts to Halls Creek, and then back again.