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George Barrington
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George Barrington (May 14, 1755 – 27 December 1804) was an Irish-born pickpocket, popular London socialite, Australian pioneer (following his transportation to Botany Bay), and author.
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True patriots all; for be it understoodWe left our country for our country’s good.
Prologue written for the Opening of the Play-house at New South Wales, Jan. 16, 1796. Compare: "'T was for the good of my country that I should be abroad", George Farquhar, The Beaux’ Stratagem, Act iii, scene 2.
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Category:People from Ireland
Category:People from Australia
Category:1755 births
Category:1804 deaths
Category:People charged with crimes