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].