Alexander Macleay

Alexander Macleay
Born(1767-06-24)24 June 1767
Ross-shire, Scotland
Died18 July 1848(1848-07-18) (aged 81)
New South Wales
NationalityScottish
Other namesAlexander McLeay
OccupationChief Secretary of New South Wales
Known forLepidopterology

Alexander Macleay (also spelt McLeay) MLC FLS FRS (24 June 1767 – 18 July 1848) was a Scottish-Australian leading member of the Linnean Society, a fellow of the Royal Society and member of the New South Wales Legislative Council.[1]

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