John Crawfurd
John Crawfurd (1783–1868) was a linguist, diplomat and historian.
Also recorded as Dr John Crawfurd.
John Crawfurd in brief
- Born
- 1783
- Died
- 1868
- Known for
- linguist,diplomat,historian,surgeon,ethnologist,orientalist,writer
- Place of birth
- Islay
Overview
Born at Islay in 1783, died at London in 1868.
In detail
John Crawfurd studied at University of Edinburgh. the recorded working language is English.
Positions recorded include Governor of Singapore. Membership is recorded of Royal Society and Royal Geographical Society.
Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society, Fellow of the Ethnological Society of London, Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London.
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“John Crawfurd”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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