John Crawfurd, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Crawfurd

British historian

Date of Birth: 13-Aug-1783

Place of Birth: Islay, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 11-May-1868

Profession: diplomat, historian, surgeon, linguist

Zodiac Sign: Leo

For the Irish cricketer of the same name, see John Crawfurd (cricketer) Dr John Crawfurd (13 August 1783 – 11 May 1868) was a Scottish physician, colonial administrator and diplomat, and author.
He is now best known for his work on Asian languages, his History of the Indian Archipelago, and his role in founding Singapore as the last British Resident of Singapore; the position of Resident was replaced by the Governor of the Straits Settlements.