Thomas Stamford Raffles
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Thomas Stamford Raffles was born July 6, 1781 in Jamaica.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] He held citizenship of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. His occupations included botanist, ornithologist, politician, traveler, botanical collector, and abolitionist.[8] His father was Benjamin Raffles, and his mother was Anne Lyde.[4][6][4][6]
He held the position of Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies. His notable works include History of Java Reserved. His awards included Fellow of the Royal Society and Knight Bachelor.
He married Olivia Mariamne Devenish (1805–present) and Sophia, Lady Raffles (1817–present).[6] He died July 5, 1826 in London, with cause of death stroke, and was buried at London.[1][9][2][3][10][4][5][11][6][12].
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 (2,122 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 an abolitionist[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 abolitionist[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 (2,122 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 68 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].