Lachlan MacQuarie
Politician

Lachlan MacQuarie Net Worth

Lachlan MacQuarie was a Scottish-born figure who had a major influence on early Australia. He served as the 5th Governor of New South Wales from 1810 to 1821, during which time he helped transition the country from a penal colony to a free settlement. He was born on January 31, 1762 in Scotland.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day January 31, 1762
Birth Place Scotland
Age 257 YEARS OLD
Died On Jul 1, 1824 (age 62)
Birth Sign Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $3.6 billion (2024)

About

Influential figure of early Australia who served as 5th Governor of New South Wales from 1810 to 1821. He helped transition his country to a free settlement after years of being a penal colony.

Before Fame

He started his military career fighting for the British in the American War of Independence.

Trivia

His tombstone reads "The Father of Australia."

Family Life

He was married to his second wife, Elizabeth Campbell, at the time of his death.

Associated With

He was the six Governor of New South Wales, Arthur Phillip was the first.

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