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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💰 Net worth: $3.6 billion (2024)
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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.