4. Farquhar’s Millitary and Political Career Who is the founder of Singapore? – William Farquhar? Soldier,17 Participated in campaigns 1792 and 1793 Promoted Lieutenant took part in the British Capture of Malacca from the Dutch -1795 Promoted from chief of staff 1798 Promoted Commandant 1803,29 Chosen Resident and commandant Napoleonic War 1818
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9. Some historians of Singapore have tried to redress the balance. Ironically, it was a formal Raffles Professor of history , Dr Ken Tregonning, who championed Farquhar at Raffles’ expense. Who is the founder of Singapore? – William Farquhar?