Elizabeth Macquarie
Deceased Person
1778 – 1835
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Who was Elizabeth Macquarie?
Elizabeth Macquarie was the second wife of Lachlan Macquarie who served as Governor of New South Wales from 1810 to 1821. She played a significant role in the establishment of the colony and is recognised in the naming of many Australian landmarks including Mrs Macquarie's Chair and numerous Elizabeth Streets, e.g. in Hobart . Governor Macquarie named the town of Campbelltown, NSW after his wife's maiden name and a statue of her now stands in Mawson Park, Campbelltown.
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- Born
- 1778
Scotland - Spouses
- Lachlan Macquarie
(1807/11/03 - )
- Lachlan Macquarie
- Lived in
- Government House, Sydney
(1810 - 1822)
- Government House, Sydney
- Died
- 1835
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on July 23, 2013
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