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John Crawfurd
Politician
1783 – 1868
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Who was John Crawfurd?
John Crawfurd FRS 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.
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