King Billy

King Billy

historical figure Australia

King Billy is recognized as an important ancestral figure for the Warrgamay community, whose remains, including his skull and femur, were taken following a grave robbery in the early 1900s. His return is a significant part of the repatriation process that seeks to honor the ancestors and restore their connection to their land and culture.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
12,463
Power
674$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 25,499,884 12,463 $1,380,000 674$
Totals 1 25,499,884 12,463 $1,380,000 674$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Among the remains returned was his direct ancestor, King Billy, whose skull and femur were taken following a grave robbery in the early 1900s. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: Aboriginal remains returned from London’s Natural History Museum in one of largest repatriations to date