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Sir Stamford Raffles

Sir Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles (6 July 1781 – 5 July 1826) was a British statesman, best known for his founding of the city of Singapore (now the city-state of the Republic of Singapore). He is often described as the "Father of Singapore". He was also heavily involved in the conquest of the Indonesian island of Java from Dutch and French military forces during the Napoleonic Wars and contributed to the expansion of the British Empire. Died in debt to East India Company. Would have been forgotten if it wasn't for his wife who had her memoirs published. In 1826, Raffles died of a stroke at his home in London. He was buried at Hendon St. Mary’s, but the then vicar disapproved of Raffles, particularly on his anti-slavery stance, and would not allow him burial in the main body of the church.

• Date: 6 July 2010
• Photographer: Bushra: gallery
• Location: Singapore
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