answersLogoWhite

0

He made Singapore a successful and properous, free port. He made a town too. He also had many schools named after him.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Why is raffles place named after Raffles?

It is to honour Sir Stamford Raffles who is considered the modern founder of Singapore.


What restaurants are inside raffles hotel Singapore?

There are various restaurants in the Raffles Hotel in Singapore. These include the Raffles Grill, Royal China, the Empire Cafe, a Steakhouse, and several bars.


Who was the second resident of Singapore?

raffles


Where is raffles hotel at?

Raffles Hotel is a luxury hotel in Singapore, opened in 1887


Where did Sir Stamford Raffles first stepped on Singapore?

28th January 1819 as on a plaque of the statue of Raffles on the bank of Singapore River


Who is the Singapore founder?

Raffles did contribute to the raising of Singapore but I think William Farquhar also deserves some of the credit. He was the person who really developed Singapore while Raffles was away. Although he did not use Raffles plan, he was quite successful.


Who Built Singapore?

Sir Stamford Raffles Built Singapore! From Joshuaah


Why is the Singapore's river so famous?

Singapore River is a river which brought Singapore wealth as in the past, Singapore was a fishing area until Raffles came and developed this place into a trading port. Singapore River was the river that traders used to come into Singapore.


Is William Farquhar the Founder of Singapore?

no he is not Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles is the founder. William farquhar is the 1st resident of Singapore.He was in charge of everything in Singapore when stamford raffles left Singapore.


It is from stamford raffles?

If you mean Singapore then yes.


How did Stamford Raffles land on Singapore?

By sea


Who settled the people in Singapore?

i think raffles