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Macleay, Sir George (1809–1891)

pastoralist and explorer

George Macleay (1809-1891), by unknown photographer

George Macleay (1809-1891), by unknown photographer

State Library of New South Wales, GPO 1 - 20783

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George Macleay (1809-1891), by unknown photographer

George Macleay (1809-1891), by unknown photographer

State Library of New South Wales, GPO 1 - 20783

Life Summary [details]

Birth

1809
London, Middlesex, England

Death

24 June, 1891 (aged ~ 82)
Mentone, France

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