Thomas Stamford Raffles
Deceased Q130327

Thomas Stamford Raffles

British statesman who founded Singapore (1781-1826)

Born: July 6, 1781 (1781) · Jamaica
Died: July 5, 1826 (1826) · London
Age at death: 44 years
Cause of death: stroke
Manner of death: natural causes
Nationality United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupation politician, botanist, botanical collector, ornithologist, traveler, scientific collector, abolitionist
Field of work botany
Position held Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies
Gender male

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