James Macarthur

pastoralist and politician in New South Wales, Australia (1798–1867)
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James Macarthur

Summary

James Macarthur is a human[1]. His place of birth was Parramatta[2]. He was born on January 1, 1798[3]. He passed away in New South Wales[4]. He died on April 21, 1867[5]. He worked as a politician[6], explorer[7], pastoralist[8], land owner[9], and Squatter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • James Macarthur's place of birth was Parramatta[2].
  • James Macarthur died in New South Wales[4].
  • James Macarthur was born on January 1, 1798[3].
  • James Macarthur died on April 21, 1867[5].
  • James Macarthur's father was John Macarthur[12].
  • James Macarthur's mother was Elizabeth Macarthur[13].
  • A child of James Macarthur was Elizabeth Macarthur-Onslow[14].
  • James Macarthur held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • James Macarthur's professions included politician[6].
  • James Macarthur's professions included explorer[7].
  • James Macarthur worked as a pastoralist[8].
  • James Macarthur's professions included land owner[9].
  • James Macarthur's professions included Squatter[10].
  • James Macarthur's professions included animal breeder[16].
  • James Macarthur held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council[17].
  • James Macarthur held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council[18].
  • James Macarthur held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly[19].
  • James Macarthur held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly[20].
  • James Macarthur held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council[21].
  • James Macarthur is recorded as male[22].
  • James Macarthur's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • James Macarthur's honorific prefix is recorded as The Honourable[24].
  • James Macarthur's family name is recorded as MacArthur[25].
  • James Macarthur's given name is recorded as James[26].
  • James Macarthur's relative is recorded as Arthur Alexander Walton Onslow[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Macarthur's place of birth was Parramatta[2]. He was born on January 1, 1798[3]. His father was John Macarthur[12]. His mother was Elizabeth Macarthur[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], explorer[7], pastoralist[8], land owner[9], Squatter[10], and animal breeder[16]. Positions held include Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council[17] and Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly[19].

Personal Life

A child of James Macarthur was Elizabeth Macarthur-Onslow[14].

Death and Burial

James Macarthur died on April 21, 1867[5]. He died in New South Wales[4].

Why It Matters

James Macarthur ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was James Macarthur born?

James Macarthur's place of birth was Parramatta[2].

Where did James Macarthur die?

James Macarthur passed away in New South Wales[4].

Who were James Macarthur's parents?

James Macarthur's father was John Macarthur[12]. James Macarthur's mother was Elizabeth Macarthur[13].

What did James Macarthur do for work?

James Macarthur worked as politician[6], explorer[7], pastoralist[8], land owner[9], and Squatter[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Oxford dictionary of national biography id 17335
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