Truganini (ca. 1812 – May 8 1876) is the person generally considered the last Tasmanian Aborigine. She is also notable for her role in the Black War. There are a number of different versions of her name, including Truganini, Trugernanna, Trugannini, Trucanini, Trucaninny, and Lalla Rooke. Truganini's life Early life Truganini was born around 1812 on Bruny Island, south of today's Tasmanian capital Hobart, and separated from the Tasmanian mainland by the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. She was a… (More on Truganini)