Get Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles Pictures. Born on july 6, 1781. Locally, the brethren of stamford raffles lodge continue to support many worthy organisations.
Sir stamford raffles died on 5 july 1826, the day before his 45th birthday. A portrait of the founder as a modern man. Browse 26 sir thomas stamford raffles stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images.
In 1795 raffles became a clerk for the powerful british east india company, which (with the support of the british government) was battling with the dutch for control of southeast asia.
Learn vocabulary, terms and more with flashcards, games and other study tools. On the introduction of an improved system. Sir stamford raffles , in full sir thomas stamford raffles , (born july 6, 1781, at sea, off port morant , jam.—died july 5, 1826, london, eng.), british east indian administrator and founder of the port city of singapore (1819), who was largely responsible for the creation of britain's far eastern empire. Learn vocabulary, terms and more with flashcards, games and other study tools.