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Gregor MacGregor
British soldier, adventurer and confidence trickster (1786-1845).
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Gregor MacGregor was a British soldier, adventurer and confidence trickster. Born on 24 December 1786 in Stirlingshire, MacGregor died on 4 December 1845 in Caracas at the age of 58.
Positions held include cacique (1821–1837). MacGregor studied at University of Edinburgh.
With a Wikipedia article in 20 languages, Gregor MacGregor is No. 42,053 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 24 December 1786, Stirlingshire
- Died
- 4 December 1845, Caracas (aged 58)
- Country
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Known as
- Explorer, military personnel, mercenary
- Field
- Military
- Education
- University of Edinburgh
- Wikipedia editions
- 20
Did you know
35
Was 35 when first cacique (1821).
58
Lived to 58.
24 Dec
Shares a birthday with James Prescott Joule and Ilham Aliyev.
20
Has a Wikipedia article in 20 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1821–1837Cacique
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