Vincenzo Borg

Vincenzo Maria Borg (, 1773 – 18 July 1837), also known by his nickname Brared (or Braret), was a Maltese merchant who was one of the main insurgent leaders during the French blockade of 1798–1800. He was a lieutenant from 1801 until he was deposed in January 1804.

Life Residence of Vincenzo Borg, located at 84, Triq Santu Rokku, Birkirkara. It was used as a school and as a hospital. It has a unique Muxrabija on a tower at the top of the house. Ċensu Borg, nicknamed Brared, He was one of the leading cotton merchants in Malta, and a popular figure on the island. As part of his business, he used to sell products called brared (singular: barrada) and thus originated his nickname.

When the Maltese rebelled against the French occupation in 1798, Brared was chosen by the inhabitants of Birkirkara and Mosta as their leader. He was in charge of the largest battalion among the insurgent army, He financed a number of soldiers throughout the blockade.

On 4 February 1799, Brared suggested to Captain Alexander Ball that Malta be placed under British protection, and he hoisted the first British flag on the island. On 2 February 1801, Brared was awarded the gold Pro Patria medal in recognition of his role in the blockade. He became the lieutenant of Birkirkara and Mosta from 1801 to 1804. He quarreled with Ball in January 1804 due to alleged political intrigues, and was placed under house arrest. He was made a companion of the Order of St Michael and St George on 9 February 1833.

Brared died on 18 July 1837, and was buried in the parish church of his hometown Birkirkara.