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Macleay, Alexander
Public servant and entomologist who became a politician and landowner after emigrating to Sydney in 1825 to take up the position of Colonial Secretary.
Milestone
Born
Ross, Scotland
24 Jun 1767
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Arrived Sydney
Jan 1826
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Died
Sydney
18 Jul 1848
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Name
Alternate
McLeay, Alexander
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Occupation
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{"name":"Scientist","target":"","target_text":null,"date":{"#markup":"<span class='date'><\/span>"},"date_start":null,"date_end":null}
{"name":"Naturalist","target":"","target_text":null,"date":{"#markup":"<span class='date'><\/span>"},"date_start":null,"date_end":null}
Position
17 Jul 1825 - 31 Dec 1836
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1838 - 1848
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01 Jun 1843 - 19 Jun 1848
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Property
Owner of
1826 - 1845
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Owner of
1827 - 1848
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Owner of
1835 - 1845
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Relationship
Relative of
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Parent of
{"name":"Child of","target":"Macleay, William Sharp","target_text":null,"date":{"#markup":"<span class='date'><\/span>"},"date_start":null,"date_end":null}
Parent of
{"name":"Child of","target":"Macleay, George","target_text":null,"date":{"#markup":"<span class='date'><\/span>"},"date_start":null,"date_end":null}
Parent of
{"name":"Child of","target":"Macleay, Frances (Fanny)","target_text":null,"date":{"#markup":"<span class='date'><\/span>"},"date_start":null,"date_end":null}
Parent of
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Spouse
15 Oct 1791 - 13 Aug 1847
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