John Crawfurd

2nd Resident of Singapore

1783 CE to 1868 CE

John Crawfurd FRS (August 13, 1783 – 11 May 1868) is 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 is replaced by the Governor of the Straits Settlements.

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