Elizabeth Macquarie
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Elizabeth Macquarie (née Elizabeth Henrietta Campbell; 1778–1835) 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 Elizabeth Street, Hobart.[1] Governor Macquarie named the town (now city) of Campbelltown, New South Wales after his wife's maiden name[2] and a statue of her now stands in Mawson Park, Campbelltown.
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Elizabeth Macquarie | |
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Born | Elizabeth Henrietta Campbell (1778-06-13)13 June 1778 |
Died | 11 March 1835(1835-03-11) (aged 56) |
Nationality | Scottish |
Spouse | Lachlan Macquarie |
Children | Jane (15 September - 5 December 1808) Lachlan (March 28, 1814 - May 1845) |
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