When was John Batman born?
Q: When was John Batman born?
A: John Batman was born on 21 January 1801.
Q: What did he do in Tasmania?
A: In Tasmania, Batman started farming on land the government gave him and brought more land. He was also involved in conflicts with the Tasmanian Aborigines.
Q: What is known as Batman's Treaty?
A: Batman's Treaty is an agreement that he made with some local Aborigines to rent their land in return for things like knives and flour every year.
Q: How many children did John Batman have?
A: John Batman had seven daughters and a son. His son drowned in the Yarra River.
Q: How is John Batman remembered today?
A: Today, John Batman is remembered by some statues around Melbourne, and he is buried in the Fawkner Cemetery which was named after his fellow colonist John Pascoe Fawkner. There is also a memorial in the Old Melbourne Cemetery.
Q: What event did John Batman participate in during 1823?
A: In 1823, John Batman participated in the Commonwealth Games.
