Biraban
Biraban | |
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Biraban, drawn by Alfred Thomas Agate. | |
| Born | c. 1800 |
| Died | 14 April 1846 |
| Other names | We-pohng, Barabahn, Bi-ra-ban, Biraban, John McGill, M'Gill, MacGil, Maggill. |
| Spouse | Ti-pah-mah-ah (Patty) |
| Children | Ye-row-wa |
Biraban (c. 1800 – 14 April 1846) was a leader of the Awabakal people, an Aboriginal Australian people who lived in the area around what is today Lake Macquarie. His native name prior to Awabakal initiation was We-pohng; his naming as Biraban is reference to his totemic relationship with the eaglehawk.