Macquarie Bank. Macquarie University. Macquarie Street. His name is everywhere, but who was the man behind it? Before he became the Governor who left his mark across an entire colony, Lachlan Macquarie was a soldier carving out a career across India and Egypt. In this first instalment of our deep dive, we trace his early postings and personal struggles, uncovering the experiences that forged the man who would become a household name in Australian history.