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Stamford Raffles, British colonial official, known for british colonial official, died on 1826-07-05.

Stamford Raffles, British colonial official, known for british colonial official, died on 1826-07-05. Sir Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles (5 July 1781 – 5 July 1826) was a British colonial official who served as the governor of the Dutch East Indies between 1811 and 1816 and lieutenant-governor of Bencoolen between 1818 and 1824. Raffles was involved in the capture of the Indonesian island of Java from the Dutch during the Napoleonic Wars.

Historical Significance

Stamford Raffles is British colonial official.

Key People

Stamford Raffles

colonial official

British colonial official

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Events After

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on July 5, 1826?
Stamford Raffles, British colonial official, known for british colonial official, died on 1826-07-05. Sir Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles (5 July 1781 – 5 July 1826) was a British colonial official who served as the governor of the Dutch East Indies between 1811 and 1816 and lieutenant-governor of Bencoolen between 1818 and 1824. Raffles was involved in the capture of the Indonesian island of Java from the Dutch during the Napoleonic Wars.
Why is Stamford Raffles dies significant?
Stamford Raffles is British colonial official.
Who was involved in Stamford Raffles dies?
Key figures include Stamford Raffles (colonial official).

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