
Alexander Macleay
- Born
British entomologist and public servant in the colony of New South Wales (1767–1848).
Quick Facts
- Died
- 1848-07-18
- Occupation
- entomologist · politician · land owner · magistrate · botanist · botanical collector · scientific collector · beamter · colonial administrator
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland · Kingdom of Great Britain
- Birthplace
- Ross-shire
- Affiliation
- Royal Society of London
- Affiliation
- Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
- Affiliation
- Linnean Society of London
- Membership
- Academy of Sciences of Turin · since 7 January 1818
Relationships
Family
- ChildGeorge Macleay
- ChildJames Robert Macleay
- ChildRosa Roberta Onslow
- ChildMargaret Innes
- ChildChristiana Susan Dumaresq
- ChildWilliam Sharp Macleay
Awards & Nominations
| Date / result | Award / category |
|---|---|
| — Received | Fellow of the Royal Society |
| — Received | Fellow of the Linnean Society of London |
Languages
Other languages
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q2833165 ↗
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