Alexander Macleay
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Alexander Macleay (also spelt McLeay) MLC FLS FRS (24 June 1767 – 18 July 1848) was a Scottish-Australian leading member of the Linnean Society, a fellow of the Royal Society and member of the New South Wales Legislative Council.[1]
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Alexander Macleay | |
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Born | (1767-06-24)24 June 1767 Ross-shire, Scotland |
Died | 18 July 1848(1848-07-18) (aged 81) New South Wales |
Nationality | Scottish |
Other names | Alexander McLeay |
Occupation | Chief Secretary of New South Wales |
Known for | Lepidopterology |
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