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What was Lachlan Macquarie's military rank?

  • Major General

  • Colonel

  • Corporal

  • Lieutenant

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Lachlan Macquarie was a Scottish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of New South Wales from 1810 to 1821. He was promoted to the rank of Major General in 1815. Macquarie is considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of Australia, and his governorship is often seen as a turning point in the development of the colony.
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