John Macarthur
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Most Influential Person Across History
British army officer, entrepreneur, politician, architect and pioneer in Australia
Why Is John Macarthur Influential?
(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, John Macarthur was a British Army officer, entrepreneur, landowner and politician who was a highly influential figure in the establishment of the colony of New South Wales. He was also a pioneer of the Australian Merino wool industry, and was instrumental in agitating for, and organising, a rebellion against Governor William Bligh in what is now termed as the Rum Rebellion in January 1808.
