1783 - 1868
John Crawfurd Scottish Scientist
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John Crawfurd is a member of the following lists: Fellows of the Royal Geographical Society, Alumni of the University of Edinburgh and People from Argyll and Bute.
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Details
| First Name |
John
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| Last Name |
Crawfurd
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| Birthday |
13th August, 1783
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| Birthplace |
Islay, Scotland
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| Died |
11th May, 1868
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| Place of Death |
South Kensington, London, England
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| Zodiac Sign |
Leo
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| Nationality |
Scottish
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| Occupation Text |
surgeon, Resident of Singapore
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| Occupation |
Scientist
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John Crawfurd FRS (13 August 1783 – 11 May 1868) was a Scottish physician, colonial administrator and diplomat, and author. He is now best known for his work on Asian languages, his History of the Indian Archipelago, and his role in founding Singapore as the last British Resident of Singapore; the position of Resident was replaced by the Governor of the Straits Settlements.
