John Macarthur (wool pioneer)

John Macarthur
Born1767
Died11 April 1834 (aged 66–67)
SpouseElizabeth Macarthur (m. 1788)
Children8, including Edward, William and James
Military career
Allegiance Great Britain
(1782–1800)
 United Kingdom
(1800–1805)
Service/branch British Army
(1754–1763)
 British Army
(1800–1805)
RankCaptain
UnitNew South Wales Corps
Battles/warsRum Rebellion

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.[1]

  1. ^ "Family Notices". The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser. 15 April 1834. p. 3. Retrieved 9 March 2022 – via Trove.

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