Thomas Stamford Raffles

British statesman who founded Singapore (1781-1826)
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Thomas Stamford Raffles
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Thomas Stamford Raffles

Summary

Thomas Stamford Raffles is a human[1]. He was born in Jamaica[2]. He was born on July 6, 1781[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on July 5, 1826[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], ornithologist[7], politician[8], traveler[9], and botanical collector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,926 views/month, #6,627 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Jamaica[2], Thomas Stamford Raffles…
  • Thomas Stamford Raffles passed away in London[4].
  • Thomas Stamford Raffles was born on July 6, 1781[3].
  • Thomas Stamford Raffles was born on July 5, 1781[12].
  • Thomas Stamford Raffles died on July 5, 1826[5].
  • Thomas Stamford Raffles is buried at London[13].
  • Thomas Stamford Raffles's father was Benjamin Raffles[14].
  • Thomas Stamford Raffles's mother was Anne Lyde[15].
  • Among Thomas Stamford Raffles's spouses was Olivia Mariamne Devenish[16].
  • Thomas Stamford Raffles was married to Sophia, Lady Raffles[17].
  • Thomas Stamford Raffles held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Thomas Stamford Raffles's professions included botanist[6].
  • Thomas Stamford Raffles worked as an ornithologist[7].
  • Thomas Stamford Raffles's professions included politician[8].
  • Thomas Stamford Raffles's professions included traveler[9].
  • Thomas Stamford Raffles's professions included botanical collector[10].
  • Thomas Stamford Raffles worked as a Q12526417[19].
  • Thomas Stamford Raffles's field of work was botany[20].
  • Thomas Stamford Raffles held the position of Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Thomas Stamford Raffles is History of Java Reserved[22].
  • Thomas Stamford Raffles received the Fellow of the Royal Society[23].
  • Thomas Stamford Raffles received the Knight Bachelor[24].
  • Thomas Stamford Raffles was a member of Royal Society[25].
  • Thomas Stamford Raffles was a member of Zoological Society of London[26].
  • Thomas Stamford Raffles was a member of American Antiquarian Society[27].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Stamford Raffles was born in Jamaica[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 6, 1781[3] and July 5, 1781[12]. His father was Benjamin Raffles[14]. His mother was Anne Lyde[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], ornithologist[7], politician[8], traveler[9], botanical collector[10], and Q12526417[19]. Thomas Stamford Raffles's field of work was botany[20]. He held the position of Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies[21].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Thomas Stamford Raffles is History of Java Reserved[22]. Things named for him include Rafflesia[28], a taxon[29]; Raffles Hotel[30], a hotel[31], in Singapore[32], founded in 1887[33]; Raffles Institution[34], a private school[35], in Singapore[36], founded in 1823[37]; Raffles Hotels & Resorts[38], a hotel chain[39], in France[40], founded in 1989[41], headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux[42]; Raffles Place[43], a town[44], in Singapore[45]; and Stamford Raffles Award[46], an award[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23], a fellowship award[48], in United Kingdom[49] and Knight Bachelor[24], a title of honor[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1300[52].

Personal Life

Spouses include Olivia Mariamne Devenish[16], 1771–1814[53] and Sophia, Lady Raffles[17], a biographer[54], 1786–1858[55], of Kingdom of Great Britain[56].

Death and Burial

Thomas Stamford Raffles died on July 5, 1826[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was stroke[57]. Burial took place at London[13].

Why It Matters

Thomas Stamford Raffles ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,926 views/month, #6,627 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 80 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

Entities named for him include Rafflesia[28], a taxon[29]; Raffles Hotel[30], a hotel[31], in Singapore[32], founded in 1887[33]; Raffles Institution[34], a private school[35], in Singapore[36], founded in 1823[37]; Raffles Hotels & Resorts[38], a hotel chain[39], in France[40], founded in 1989[41], headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux[42]; Raffles Place[43], a town[44], in Singapore[45]; and Stamford Raffles Award[46], an award[47].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Stamford Raffles born?

Thomas Stamford Raffles's place of birth was Jamaica[2].

Where did Thomas Stamford Raffles die?

Thomas Stamford Raffles passed away in London[4].

Who were Thomas Stamford Raffles's parents?

Thomas Stamford Raffles's father was Benjamin Raffles[14]. Thomas Stamford Raffles's mother was Anne Lyde[15].

Who was Thomas Stamford Raffles married to?

Thomas Stamford Raffles's spouses include Olivia Mariamne Devenish[16] and Sophia, Lady Raffles[17].

What did Thomas Stamford Raffles do for work?

Thomas Stamford Raffles worked as botanist[6], ornithologist[7], politician[8], traveler[9], and botanical collector[10].

What awards did Thomas Stamford Raffles receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23] and Knight Bachelor[24].

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  6. 14w ago · BotMultichillT bot · 2026-06-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Depicted by Sir Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles
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  7. 14w ago · Ivan530 · 2026-06-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image George Francis Joseph - Sir Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles.
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  8. 17w ago · Pigsonthewing · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  9. 17w ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, The Nuttall Encyclopædia +2
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  10. 18w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation botanist, ornithologist, politician +5
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  11. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  12. 20w ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial London
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