John Crawfurd
John Crawfurd | |
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Crawfurd in the 1850s | |
| 2nd Resident of Singapore | |
| In office 27 May 1823 – 15 August 1826 | |
| Appointed by | Stamford Raffles |
| Monarch | George IV |
| Preceded by | William Farquhar |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished Governor of the Straits Settlements |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 August 1783 |
| Died | 11 May 1868 (aged 84) South Kensington, London, England |
| Spouse |
Horatia Ann Perry
(m. 1820; died 1855) |
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| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
| Occupation | Colonial administrator |
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John Crawfurd FRS (13 August 1783 – 11 May 1868) was a Scottish physician, British colonial administrator, diplomat and writer who served as the second and last resident of Singapore.