Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Thomas Stamford Raffles Biography and Timeline

Follow Thomas Stamford Raffles through 3 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Thomas Stamford Raffles, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1818–1819Years on this page

1818

Governor

Governor of Sumatra · Government / Tory Party Government

Appointed Governor of Sumatra

Role range: 1818-1823

1819

Rule of Singapore

Governor of Sumatra · Singapore · Government / Tory Party Government

Founds Singapore

Role range: 1818-1823

1819

Singapore

Governor of Sumatra · Singapore · Government / Tory Party Government

Founds Singapore

Role range: 1818-1823

Records, sources and methodology

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