Bennelong

The spelling of Bennelong’s name takes a number of forms.  These include: Bennillong, Ben-nil-long, Bannelon, Benelong, BenelĂ„ng and Bunna.lung.

In the story

class="column"> The identification of Bennelong's likely grave site in Putney in 2010 sparked media interest across Australia and the world. 200 years after his death we reflect on this extraordinary man who was among the first indigenous Australians to reside amongst the British settlers, visit England and live to tell the tale.

From Discovery

class="column"> Woollarawarre Bennelong was born around 1764 in Wangal country on the southern side of the Parramatta River.

From Bennelong the Wangal

Bennelong would later estimate this reduction to be 50% over a period of less than three months.

From Strangers

See also: Glossary of people, places and words · Bennelong’s family