Zachary Macaulay

Scottish abolitionist and statistician
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Zachary Macaulay

Summary

Zachary Macaulay is a human[1]. He was born in Inveraray[2]. He was born on May 2, 1768[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on May 13, 1838[5]. He worked as a politician[6], editor[7], abolitionist[8], statistician[9], and philanthropist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Zachary Macaulay was born in Inveraray[2].
  • Zachary Macaulay died in London[4].
  • Zachary Macaulay was born on May 2, 1768[3].
  • Zachary Macaulay died on May 13, 1838[5].
  • Zachary Macaulay's father was John Macaulay[12].
  • Zachary Macaulay's mother was Margaret Campbell[13].
  • Among Zachary Macaulay's spouses was Selina Mills[14].
  • A child of Zachary Macaulay was Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay[15].
  • A child of Zachary Macaulay was Charles Zachary Macaulay[16].
  • A child of Zachary Macaulay was Charlotte Macaulay[17].
  • A child of Zachary Macaulay was Selina Macaulay[18].
  • A child of Zachary Macaulay was Jane Macaulay[19].
  • A child of Zachary Macaulay was John Macaulay[20].
  • Zachary Macaulay held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
  • Zachary Macaulay held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[22].
  • Zachary Macaulay's professions included politician[6].
  • Zachary Macaulay worked as an editor[7].
  • Zachary Macaulay's professions included abolitionist[8].
  • Zachary Macaulay's professions included statistician[9].
  • Zachary Macaulay's professions included philanthropist[10].
  • Zachary Macaulay's field of work was statistics[23].
  • Zachary Macaulay's field of work was politics[24].
  • Zachary Macaulay held the position of Governor of Sierra Leone[25].
  • Zachary Macaulay held the position of Governor of Sierra Leone[26].
  • Zachary Macaulay received the Fellow of the Royal Society[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Zachary Macaulay's place of birth was Inveraray[2]. He was born on May 2, 1768[3]. His father was John Macaulay[12]. His mother was Margaret Campbell[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], editor[7], abolitionist[8], statistician[9], and philanthropist[10]. Fields of work include statistics[23], an academic major[28] and politics[24], an academic discipline[29]. Positions held include Governor of Sierra Leone[25].

Recognition

Zachary Macaulay received the Fellow of the Royal Society[27].

Personal Life

Among Zachary Macaulay's spouses was Selina Mills[14]. Children include Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay[15], a historian[30], 1800–1859[31], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[32], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[33], specialised in history[34]; Charles Zachary Macaulay[16], a barrister[35], 1813–1886[36]; Charlotte Macaulay[17]; Selina Macaulay[18]; Jane Macaulay[19]; and John Macaulay[20], 1805–1874[37].

Death and Burial

Zachary Macaulay died on May 13, 1838[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Zachary Macaulay ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was Zachary Macaulay born?

Zachary Macaulay was born in Inveraray[2].

Where did Zachary Macaulay die?

Zachary Macaulay passed away in London[4].

Who were Zachary Macaulay's parents?

Zachary Macaulay's father was John Macaulay[12]. Zachary Macaulay's mother was Margaret Campbell[13].

Who was Zachary Macaulay married to?

Zachary Macaulay's spouses include Selina Mills[14].

What did Zachary Macaulay do for work?

Zachary Macaulay worked as politician[6], editor[7], abolitionist[8], statistician[9], and philanthropist[10].

What awards did Zachary Macaulay receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[27].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  9. [26] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, editor, abolitionist +2
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  2. 16d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, editor, abolitionist +2
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  3. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother Margaret Campbell
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Child Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay, Charles Zachary Macaulay, Charlotte Macaulay +7
    Member of Royal Society
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