John Macarthur (wool pioneer)
John Macarthur (1767 – 11 April 1834) was a British Army officer, entrepreneur, landowner and politician who was a highly influential figure in the establishment of the colony of New South Wales. He was also a pioneer of the Australian Merino wool industry, and was instrumental in agitating for, and organising, a rebellion against Governor William Bligh in what is now termed as the Rum Rebellion in January 1808.
John Macarthur | |
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| Born | 1767 Stoke, Plymouth |
| Died | 11 April 1834 (aged 66–67) |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Macarthur (m. 1788) |
| Children | 8, including Edward, William and James |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Great Britain (1782–1800) United Kingdom (1800–1805) |
| Service/ | British Army (1754–1763) British Army (1800–1805) |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | New South Wales Corps |
| Battles/wars | Rum Rebellion |
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