John Crawfurd
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For the Irish cricketer of the same name, see John Crawfurd (cricketer).
John Crawfurd FRS (13 August 1783 – 11 May 1868) was a Scottish physician, colonial administrator, diplomat, and author who served as the second and last Resident of Singapore.
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John Crawfurd | |
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2nd Resident of Singapore | |
In office 27 May 1823 – 15 August 1826 | |
Appointed by | Stamford Raffles |
Monarch | George IV |
Preceded by | Major-General William Farquhar |
Succeeded by | Position abolished Governor of the Straits Settlements |
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Born | (1783-08-13)13 August 1783 Islay, Argyll, Scotland |
Died | 11 May 1868(1868-05-11) (aged 84) South Kensington, London, England |
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Horatia Ann Perry
(m. 1820; died 1855) |
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Residence(s) | Argyll, Scotland |
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
Occupation | Colonial administrator |
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