Who was Lachlan Macquarie?
Q: Who was Lachlan Macquarie?
A: Lachlan Macquarie was a British military officer and the fifth Governor of New South Wales from 1810 to 1821.
Q: What was Macquarie's role in the development of Australia?
A: Macquarie had a leading role in the social, economic and architectural development of Australia. He changed New South Wales from a penal colony to a free settlement.
Q: How long was Macquarie Governor of New South Wales?
A: Macquarie was Governor of New South Wales from 1810 to 1821.
Q: What impact did Macquarie have on Australian society?
A: Macquarie's efforts to change New South Wales from a penal colony to a free settlement were significant in shaping the future of Australian society.
Q: In what ways did Macquarie contribute to Australia's development?
A: Macquarie contributed to Australia's development through social, economic and architectural initiatives.
Q: What was Macquarie's military rank?
A: Macquarie was a Major-General.
Q: When was Lachlan Macquarie born and when did he die?
A: Lachlan Macquarie was born on 31 January 1762 and he died on 1 July 1824.
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