William MacGregor

Sir William MacGregor (20 October 1846 – 3 July 1919). Born in Scotland he became a medical officer in the British Colonial Service. He was Administrator of British New Guinea from 1888 to 1895 when he became the first Lieutenant-Governor.

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20 October - 1846 - 3 July - 1919 - Scotland - British New Guinea

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He was Governor of Queensland from 1909 to 1914 and also first chancellor of the University of Queensland.

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Queensland - University of Queensland

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The Brisbane suburb of Macgregor is named after him.

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Brisbane - Suburb - Macgregor

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