Elizabeth Macquarie

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. Governor Macquarie named the town (now city) of Campbelltown, New South Wales after his wife's maiden name and a statue of her now stands in Mawson Park, Campbelltown.

For other people named Elizabeth Campbell, see Elizabeth Campbell (disambiguation).

Elizabeth Macquarie
Elizabeth Macquarie Statue, Mawson Park, Campbelltown
Born
Elizabeth Henrietta Campbell

(1778-06-13)13 June 1778
Kilcalmonell, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Died11 March 1835(1835-03-11) (aged 56)
Mull, Scotland
NationalityScottish
SpouseLachlan Macquarie
ChildrenJane (15 September - 5 December 1808)
Lachlan (March 28, 1814 - May 1845)
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