William Macarthur
William Macarthur | |
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| Born | December 1800 |
| Died | 29 October 1882 (aged 81–82) |
| Occupation | Botanist, politician, pastoralist, horse-breeder, land owner, magistrate, publican, breeder |
| Parent(s) | |
| Relatives | Edward Macarthur, James Macarthur |
| Position held | Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council (1849–1851), Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council (1851–1855), Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council (1864–1882) |
The Honourable Sir William Macarthur (December 1800 – 29 October 1882) was an Australian botanist and vigneron. He was one of the most active and influential horticulturists in Australia in the mid-to-late 19th century. Among the first viticulturists in Australia, Macarthur was a medal-winning wine-maker, as well as a respected amateur botanist and noted plant breeder.