Lachlan Macquarie

Summary

Lachlan Macquarie is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Ulva^[2]. He was born on January 31, 1762^[3]. He died in London^[4]. He died on July 1, 1824^[5]. He worked as an explorer^[6] and politician^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (483 views/month, #6,969 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Born in Ulva^[2], Lachlan Macquarie…
• Lachlan Macquarie passed away in London^[4].
• Lachlan Macquarie was born on January 31, 1762^[3].
• Lachlan Macquarie died on July 1, 1824^[5].
• Burial took place at Isle of Mull^[9].
• Lachlan Macquarie's father was Lachlan Macquarrie of Ormaig^[10].
• Lachlan Macquarie's mother was Margaret Maclaine^[11].
• Among Lachlan Macquarie's spouses was Jane Jarvis^[12].
• Lachlan Macquarie was married to Elizabeth Macquarie^[13].
• A child of Lachlan Macquarie was Lachlan Macquarrie^[14].
• Lachlan Macquarie held citizenship in Australia^[15].
• Lachlan Macquarie held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[16].
• Lachlan Macquarie's professions included explorer^[6].
• Lachlan Macquarie's professions included politician^[7].
• Lachlan Macquarie held the position of Governor of New South Wales^[17].
• Lachlan Macquarie's education included a stint at Royal High School^[18].
• Lachlan Macquarie received the Companion of the Order of the Bath^[19].
• Lachlan Macquarie is recorded as male^[20].
• Lachlan Macquarie's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Lachlan Macquarie's military branch is recorded as British Army^[22].
• Lachlan Macquarie's Commons category is recorded as Lachlan Macquarie^[23].
• Lachlan Macquarie's military, police or special rank is recorded as general^[24].
• Lachlan Macquarie was part of the conflict American Revolutionary War^[25].
• Lachlan Macquarie's given name is recorded as Lachlan^[26].
• Lachlan Macquarie's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[27].

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Origins and Family

Lachlan Macquarie's place of birth was Ulva^[2]. He was born on January 31, 1762^[3]. His father was Lachlan Macquarrie of Ormaig^[10]. His mother was Margaret Maclaine^[11].

Education

Lachlan Macquarie's education included a stint at Royal High School^[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer^[6] and politician^[7]. Lachlan Macquarie held the position of Governor of New South Wales^[17].

Recognition

Lachlan Macquarie received the Companion of the Order of the Bath^[19].

Personal Life

Spouses include Jane Jarvis^[12], 1772–1796^[28], of Antigua^[29] and Elizabeth Macquarie^[13], 1778–1835^[30], of Scotland^[31]. A child of Lachlan Macquarie was Lachlan Macquarrie^[14].

Death and Burial

Lachlan Macquarie died on July 1, 1824^[5]. He passed away in London^[4]. Burial took place at Isle of Mull^[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Lachlan Macquarie include Macquarie Island^[32], an island^[33], in Australia^[34]; Macquarie University^[35], a public university^[36], in Australia^[37], founded in 1964^[38]; Port Macquarie^[39], a city^[40], in Australia^[41]; Macquarie Group^[42], a business^[43], in Australia^[44], founded in 1969^[45], headquartered in State Savings Bank building^[46]; Macquarie^[47], a division of the Australian House of Representatives^[48], in Australia^[49], founded in 1901^[50]; City of Lake Macquarie^[51], a local government area of New South Wales^[52], in Australia^[53]; Lachlan River^[54], a river^[55], in Australia^[56]; and Macquarie Harbour^[57], a bay^[58], in Australia^[59].

Why It Matters

Lachlan Macquarie ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (483 views/month, #6,969 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[60] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[61]

Entities named for him include Macquarie Island^[32], an island^[33], in Australia^[34]; Macquarie University^[35], a public university^[36], in Australia^[37], founded in 1964^[38]; Port Macquarie^[39], a city^[40], in Australia^[41]; Macquarie Group^[42], a business^[43], in Australia^[44], founded in 1969^[45], headquartered in State Savings Bank building^[46]; Macquarie^[47], a division of the Australian House of Representatives^[48], in Australia^[49], founded in 1901^[50]; and City of Lake Macquarie^[51], a local government area of New South Wales^[52], in Australia^[53].

FAQs

Where was Lachlan Macquarie born?

Born in Ulva^[2], Lachlan Macquarie…

Where did Lachlan Macquarie die?

Lachlan Macquarie passed away in London^[4].

Who were Lachlan Macquarie's parents?

Lachlan Macquarie's father was Lachlan Macquarrie of Ormaig^[10]. Lachlan Macquarie's mother was Margaret Maclaine^[11].

Who was Lachlan Macquarie married to?

Lachlan Macquarie's spouses include Jane Jarvis^[12] and Elizabeth Macquarie^[13].

What did Lachlan Macquarie do for work?

Lachlan Macquarie worked as explorer^[6] and politician^[7].

Where did Lachlan Macquarie go to school?

Lachlan Macquarie was educated at Royal High School^[18].

What awards did Lachlan Macquarie receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath^[19].