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In my opinion , Sir Stamford Raffles is the real founder of Singapore. Although he was not the FIRST person to find Singapore , Sir Stamford Raffles is considered the real founder of Singapore as he established it as British settlement with a vision that shaped Singapore’s future as a global city. Also , in 1819 , he landed in Singapore and negotiated a treaty with the local rulers. That is why I think Sir Stamford Raffles is the real founder of Singapore

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John Crawford played a huge significant role in Singapore’s history as he secured a formal transfer to British sovereignty in 1824 through the "Crawfurd Treaty".

He also played a key role in developing Singapore's economy, infrastructure, and social order, building upon the foundations laid by Raffles.

He also focused on promoting trade and attracting investments. He oversaw the construction of Commercial Square (now Raffles Place) and a bridge across the river, and implemented measures to improve the city's infrastructure.

He also continued to stick to Raffles’ effort to suppress slavery and promote free trade to make traders from different countries to Come to Singapore and trade due to no taxes imposed by the government and making Singapore a ideal choice to trade for merchants.

He also securied Singapore’s early funds and investments and secured Singapore’s economic growth.

John Crawford may not be the actual founded but he contributed to Singapore’s early days to success.

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i think lee Kuan yew is the founder of modern singapore

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He managed to attract traders, settlers and supplies to Singapore, and administered the settlement on a shoestring budget. To raise revenue for the settlement, he took pragmatic measures such as allowing gambling dens and auctioning monopoly rights to sell opium and spirits.

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Although Sir Stamford Raffles is officially credited with founding Singapore, William Farquhar played a more critical, hands-on role in its early development. He governed the settlement, maintained order, fostered trade, and worked closely with local communities. Without Farquhar’s pragmatic leadership, Singapore may not have thrived as quickly or effectively.

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John Crawfurd served as the second British Resident of Singapore from June 1823 to August 1826. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in establishing British sovereignty over Singapore by signing the final treaty with Sultan Hussein Shah of Johor and the Temenggong on 2 August 1824. This agreement, often referred to as the Crawfurd Treaty, formalized Singapore as a British possession.​

Crawfurd was instrumental in implementing key elements of Stamford Raffles's vision for Singapore, laying the foundation for its economic growth. He focused on developing the settlement's infrastructure and governance, which contributed significantly to its transformation into a thriving port city. ​

In recognition of his contributions, several landmarks in Singapore bear his name, including Crawford Street, Crawford Lane, Crawford Bridge, and Crawford Park. ​

For a visual overview of this period in Singapore's history, you might find the following video informative:

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Despite my earlier post on Sir Stamford Raffles being the true founder of Singapore, William Farquhar could also be a close candidate. This is because, even if Raffles had the vision and political philosophy, Farquhar was the one who actually got his hands dirty and turned this vision in reality. William allowed trade to flourish due to keeping taxes low and a free port for all. Farquhar had made a decision to tolerate gambling and opium to generate revenue, although this decision costed him his job, it actually helped the economy to get going quickly. Raffles on the view of William Farquhar, was only in Singapore for a few short visits while William Farquhar was the first resident of Singapore. William Farquhar also worked quite closely with the local communities, such as the Malays, Chinese, Indians and other ethnic groups to build trust ad cooperation.

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i think sir Stamford raffles should be the real founder of Singapore because he came to Singapore first, signed the contract with the Dutch,, and had acted like a father to Singapore, making sure it was safe and comfortable for living in

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Here’s what Crawfurd did:

1. Succeeded Raffles as Resident of Singapore (1823–1826): Crawfurd was appointed as the second British Resident of Singapore. His role was essentially as the chief administrator of the settlement after Raffles left.

2. Negotiated Treaties with Local Rulers: In 1824, Crawfurd negotiated the Treaty of Friendship and Alliancewith the Sultan of Johor and the Temenggong, which ceded the entire island of Singapore to the British East India Company. This solidified British control and helped legitimize their presence.

3. Established British Legal and Revenue Systems: He helped set up the legal and administrative foundations that would shape Singapore’s development into a major trading port.So john Crawford isn’t the founder of Singapore .

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i think raffles is the real founder due to his efforts on signing a treaty and establishing a famous trading port which made Singapore prosperous.

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I think raffles is the real founder because in every research it states raffles is the first founder os Singapore. He found Singapore and made it into. Important trading pot

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I think that Sir Stamford Raffles should be the true founder of Singapore, despite the fact that William Farquhar solved a large chunk of problems in Singapore, for example the infestation of rats ad centipedes. It was Raffles who formulated a set of policies, regulations and rules that allowed Singapore’s harbour to achieve its objectives, which was to establish the settlement as a free port. Raffles also played a huge role in securing the establishment of the British settlement by treaties with the local ruler Tengku Hussein. To a fact, William Farquhar actually had suggested to establish a port at the Karimun Islands, Indonesia, but the location proved unsuitable and unstable.

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I suppose that Sir Stamford Raffles is the true founder of Singapore. Although William Farquhar solved a majority of problems such as the infestation of rats and centipedes, William Farquhar reintroduced the sales of opium, alcohol,and gambling dens and charged people money to open opium shops and alchohal shops. Although this would increase the revenue for Singapore, it would also be bad for residents and visitors as addiction to opium and alcohol is bad for health with long-term use.

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I think Raffles is the real founder because Raffles did found Singapore and made it a very important trading port, as well and made policies for the people. He also banned gambling dens and opium because he wanted to protect the people. He developed towns for settlers. So, Raffles is the founder of Singapore

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I think sir Stamford raffles is the founder. Although the early running of day to day operations was done by William, Raffles was the one who devised a set of policies and regulations that outlined the objectives of Singapore's harbour, helping to establish the settlement as a free port. William only accompanied raffles on his mission which led to the establishment of a British trading port in Singapore. So William was only helping  raffles and raffles deserves most of the credit

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I believe Sir Stamford Raffles is the rightful founder of Singapore. He was the first person to have the idea to establish a port in Singapore. He played a key role in securing the establishment of the British settlement by treaties with local ruler Tengku Hussein. In fact, William Farquhar had suggested to establish a port at the Karimun Islands, but the location proved unsuitable. The treaty of 1819 is widely regarded as the official beginning of modern Singapore - or in other words the founding of modern Singapore. Farquhar and Crawford did indeed help out with the development of Singapore. However, Raffled was the one to have the idea in the first place. So, even if he left SIngapore after its founding, I believe he is still the official founder of SIngapore.

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In my opinion, William Farquhar definitely deserves more recognition. While Raffles had the vision and political clout, it was Farquhar who rolled up his sleeves and got stuff done. He allowed trade to flourish by keeping taxes low and the port open to all. He made practical decisions like tolerating gambling and opium to generate revenue, which might not seem like a glamorous thing today but it actually helped the economy get going fast. Moreover, he worked closely with the local communities—Malays, Chinese, Indians, and others—to build trust and cooperation.

Raffles, on the other hand, was only in Singapore for a few short visits and was more idealistic. He even criticised Farquhar for being too lenient and dismissed him, despite everything Farquhar had done to get Singapore on its feet.

My definition of a founder is someone who actually puts a name to something and contributes a lot to the forming of something, and I see that vision a lot in William Farquhar.

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Stamford basically found the island

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William Farquhar played a significant role in the early development of Singapore. He kept the settlement alive during its most vulnerable years. Without Farquhar, raffles idea of building Singapore to a bustling post town would have failed.

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In my opinion William Farquhar should be the real founder of Singapore as he was the first British Resident of Singapore and he played a key role in its early growth. He worked closely with local people, allowed some local customs, and made practical decisions to keep peace and boost trade. By building roads, markets, and basic infrastructure, he helped turn Singapore into a successful trading port.

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I believe William Farquhar should be considered the real founder of Singapore.

While Sir Stamford Raffles is often credited as the founder, it was Farquhar who actually stayed in Singapore and developed it during its critical early years. After Raffles left, Farquhar was the one who built up the port, maintained peace among the communities, and allowed immigrants and traders to settle freely—laying the true foundations of modern Singapore.

Farquhar worked closely with local leaders and was more practical and hands-on. He introduced laws, collected taxes, and improved living conditions. Without his contributions, Raffles’ vision might not have succeeded.

So even though Raffles made the first move in 1819, it was Farquhar who turned Singapore from a small fishing village into a thriving port city.

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I believe Sir Stamford Raffles is the rightful founder of Singapore. He was the first person to have the idea to establish a port in Singapore. He played a key role in securing the establishment of the British settlement by treaties with local ruler Tengku Hussein. In fact, William Farquhar had suggested to establish a port at the Karimun Islands, but the location proved unsuitable. The treaty of 1819 is widely regarded as the official beginning of modern Singapore - or in other words the founding of modern Singapore. Farquhar and Crawford did indeed help out with the development of Singapore. However, Raffled was the one to have the idea in the first place. So, even if he left SIngapore after its founding, I believe he is still the official founder of SIngapore.

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I think that Sir Stamford Raffles is the founder of Singapore as he was the person who secured the treaty with Sultan Hussein and the Temenggong. He also implemented regulations so that Singapore would remain as a free trade port. On top of that, he also advocated against opium and gambling dens, which would affect Singapore’s attractiveness for other countries. Therefore, I think that Sir Stamford Raffles contributed greatly to what Singapore is today.

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Farquhar was the first resident of Singapore who set up many defence positions around the borders of Singapore, ensuring safety and security within the country. Farquhar imposed a fine on whoever littered. He also gave a monetary reward to those who helped clean the island, contributing to the cleanliness of Singapore. Although Farquhar went against Raffles' rules and sold opium and liquor, the funds he collected were put to good use. Farquhar used the money wisely and set up a police force using the money collected.

Hence, I believe that William Farquhar made very impactful contributions which eventually shaped Singapore into the country it is today.

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the real founder of Singapore should be William Farquhar as he helped establish the early trading settlement, helped attract traders and settlers to Singapore and manage the colony independently. Farquhar also oversaw the early infrastructure development, including clearing land, widening roads, and establishing a police department.

In my opinion,These contributions made by William are far more impactful than others.

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Raffles was the one who built the foundation of Singapore

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Crawfurd was instrumental in bringing about the 1824 Treaty of Friendship and Alliance (also known as “Crawfurd's Treaty”) between the EIC, Sultan Hussein Shah and the temenggong on 2 August 1824.

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I think Raffles should be the founder of Singapore. In 1819, he established a British trading post on the island, which later became a key part of the British Empire in Southeast Asia. His arrival marked the beginning of Singapore's transformation into a global port city. While Farquhar and Crawfurd were both important, they didn't have the same lasting historical or symbolic impact as Raffles.

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William Farquhar played a significant role in the early development of Singapore and contributed greatly to its growth during the British colonial period. As the first British Resident and Commandant of Singapore from 1819 to 1823, Farquhar was instrumental in establishing Singapore as a trading post and administrative center. He fostered diplomatic relations with local leaders, promoted economic development, and implemented policies that helped attract immigrants and traders to the island. Farquhar's contributions laid the groundwork for Singapore's emergence as a key port city in Southeast Asia. While Sir Stamford Raffles is often credited with founding Singapore, Farquhar's role in its early development should not be overlooked, as he played a vital part in shaping its early history and growth.

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I think Raffles should be the fonder of Singapore.

He established a British trading post on the island in 1819 by signing a treaty with Sultan Hussein and Temenggong.This treaty marked the official founding of modern Singapore as a British colony and a break from its previous status as a port.

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Raffles is the one who came up with the idea of a British trading port along the strait of Melaka. He was the one who established a trading port in Singapore. Crawford and Farquhar improved Singapore’s appeal to merchants looking to trade in the region. They did not come up with the idea of making Singapore a british trading port unlike raffles

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Raffles instituted the administration of justice to ensure peace and order in the thriving settlement. He founded the Resident Court, appointed magistrates, and implemented trial by jury. In addition, he instituted the abolishment of activities such as public gambling, slavery and cock-fighting.

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Raffles is the one to recognised Singapore’s potential to be a great trading port and hence signed the 1819 treaty to make Singapore a trading port which helped Singapore to thrive.Raffles also promoted Singapore to be a multicultural society, by making Singapore a free port since people from all around the world came to visit Singapore.He is the one who first set the vision for Singapore to become a thriving nation.He helped in the success in the success of Singapore he established Singapore a port which helped in Singapore’s success.Hence,Raffles should be the founder of Singapore.

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I think that that sir Stamford raffles should be the real founder of Singapore

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Raffles should be the founder

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His name is really iconic and cool

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I think raffles should be the founder of Singapore as raffles was the one who recognised Singapore’s potential to be a good trading port and was the one who took the initiative to grow it. He was also the one who signed the treaty of friendship and alliance. He also shut down gambling dens and set up the government and rules making Singapore more developed and softer than before.

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William set up Singapore.Both of them contributed to Singapore.Raffles would not have made Singapore a trading port so easily without William.William also attracted. Traders to come to Singapore.

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Raffles is the one to recognised Singapore’s potential to be a great trading port and hence signed the 1819 treaty to make Singapore a trading port which helped Singapore to thrive.Raffles also promoted Singapore to be a multicultural society, by making Singapore a free port since people from all around the world came to visit Singapore.He is the one who first set the vision for Singapore to become a thriving nation.He helped in the success in the success of Singapore he established Singapore a port which helped in Singapore’s success.Hence,Raffles should be the founder of Singapore.

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Consider the significance of their contributions. Find evidences of their achievements e.g. Treaties/establishemnts and identify the impact on Singapore. 

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Consider the significance of their contributions. Find evidences of their achievements e.g. Treaties/establishemnts and identify the impact on Singapore. 

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William contributed more to the development of Singapore and Raffles dismissed him which is not fair because William neglected his plans. Without William, Raffles would not have developed Singapore into a very successful trading port. Therefore, William should be the founder of Singapore as he also helped Singapore become a successful trading port. Raffles was just helping William to make Singapore a successful trading port.

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Crawfurd, appointed British Resident of Singapore in 1823, responded to local commercial representations and spent money on river reclamation. He concluded the Crawfurd Treaty, a final agreement between the East India Company and Sultan Hussein Shah of Johor, and contributed to the Anglo-Dutch Treaty of 1824.

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Crawfurd was instrumental in bringing about the 1824 Treaty of Friendship and Alliance (also known as “Crawfurd's Treaty”) between the EIC, Sultan Hussein Shah and the temenggong on 2 August 1824.

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I think Raffles should be the founder of Singapore.
Raffles was the one who signed the 1819 treaty that allowed the British to establish a trading port and that was an Important first step.
Raffles, together with Philip Jackson designed the Singapore town plan with separated different ethnic groups orderly and this might have prevented misunderstandings between the races due to language factors.
Raffles shut down gambling dens and this will have helped the people in Singapore as gambling is unhealthy.

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Although raffles signed the treaty, William was also there at the start, accompanying raffles to sign the treaty. Part of making Singapore a trading port requires two things, signing the treaties and also building up Singapore. While raffles signed the treaties, William helped to build Singapore into the trading port it was planned to be while raffles was out. Thus, I believe William Farquhar is also a founder of Singapore.

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Raffles was the one who signed the treaty that allowed British to establish a trading port in Singapore. He know that Singapore would be a good place for a trading port because of its attractive factors like the monsoon winds and the deep water. It was his efforts that would allow Singapore to be what it is today. Raffles also shut down gambling to prevent people from losing money and develop a bad habit

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William  Farquhar set up defence positions at Singapore river and fort canning which was the government building . He did  this to enforce claims over Singapore as they feared the Dutch.                  William  Farquhar also attracted traders from melaka who helped to save Singapore’s food shortage.                                                                                            

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William  Farquhar set up defence positions at Singapore river and fort canning which was the government building . He did  this to enforce claims over Singapore as they feared the Dutch.                  William  Farquhar also attracted traders from melaka who helped to save Singapore’s food shortage.                                                                                            

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William Farquhar went against Raffles and sold licences for gambling and the sale of opium and liquor. He then used the funds collected to set up a police force for Singapore.

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William Farquhar went against Raffles and sold licences for gambling and the sale of opium and liquor. He then used the funds collected to set up a police force for Singapore.

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i think william should be the founder of singapore as he was the one who mainly built singapore ‘s trading port into a bustling marketplace, by attracting many people from Melaka, like trades and labourers to come into singapore. the traders also helped to solve Singapore’s food shortage issues. this is something that raffles would probably not be able to do, and the trading port was the main reason why singapore was so popular in the first place. Also, farquhar set up a police force and set up defence positions at the Singapore River and Fort Canning.

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The Anglo-Dutch Treaty of 1824, signed in London on 17 March 1824, resolved disputes from the 1814 Anglo-Dutch Treaty, with Dutch signatories Hendrik Fagel and Anton Reinhard Falck and British signatories George Canning and Charles Williams-Wynn.

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Crawfurd’s Treaty ended any native country control over Singapore with great effect , and, together with the Anglo-Dutch Treaty of London of 1824, in which the Dutch finally agreed to surrender all claims on Singapore, it was clear that the British was the government of Singapore which shows that John Crawfurd should be the founder of Singapore as it was his signature on the Crawfurd’s treaty that played a significant role in the founding of Singapore.

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John Crawfurd signed the Treaty of Friendship and Alliance with Sultan Hussein and Temenggong Abdul Rahman in 1826. This gave the British full control over Singapore. This officially made Singapore a British colony. This treaty effectively ended any native control over Singapore with great benefit. This treaty ensured that British held Government control over Singapore. I believe that this makes John Crawfurd the founder of Singapore because the treaty was officially completed and published under his name. Only after this was Singapore brought to fame under the British over the world without any overseas interference

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William negotiated the provisional agreement of 30 January 1819 with the local chieftain Temenggong Abdul Rahman; and the more formal Singapore Treaty of 6 February 1819, which was signed with the Temenggong and the Sultan Hussein Mohammed Shah, confirming the right for the British to set up a trading post. He accompanied Sir Stamford Raffles on a mission which led to the establishment of a British trading post in Singapore.

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On 6 February 1819, Raffles signed an official treaty with Sultan Hussein and the Temenggong and on this day, the Union Jack was officially hoisted in Singapore. Raffles helped to establish the settlement of Singapore as a free port. Singapore was chosen, because of its strategic location, to compete with other ports under the control of the Dutch.

Raffles instituted the administration of justice, to ensure peace and order in the thriving settlement. He even founded the Resident Court, appointed magistrates, and implemented trial by jury. In addition, he instituted the abolishment of activities such as public gambling, slavery and cock-fighting.

It was Raffles who signed the treaty, helped to establish the settlement of Singapore as a free port, as he saw potential in it, as well as noticing its strategic Location, and more! Although William Farquhar had contributed generously to Singapore, it is only fair that Raffles is claimed as the founder as he had done more memorable and important things than him.

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William Farquhar played a significant role in the early development of Singapore and contributed greatly to its growth during the British colonial period. As the first British Resident and Commandant of Singapore from 1819 to 1823, Farquhar was instrumental in establishing Singapore as a trading post and administrative center. He fostered diplomatic relations with local leaders, promoted economic development, and implemented policies that helped attract immigrants and traders to the island. Farquhar's contributions laid the groundwork for Singapore's emergence as a key port city in Southeast Asia. While Sir Stamford Raffles is often credited with founding Singapore, Farquhar's role in its early development should not be overlooked, as he played a vital part in shaping its early history and growth.

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John Crawfurd  was the second British resident of Singapore, and he helped Sir Stamford Raffles in improving the economy of Singapore. As a shrewd Scotsman, John Crawfurd helped to promote free trade which led to an increase in population, trade, and revenue. John Crawfurd also helped to do many other things such as regulating gambling, suppressing slavery, eroding the Malay chief’s influence and also introduced licences among pawn brokers. Because of this, he helped to make Singapore a unique free port for people to come to. There are places named after him. Crawford Street, Crawford Lane, Crawford Bridge and Crawford Park are all named after him although the spelling is different.

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Raffles devised a set of rules and regulations that summarise the objectives of Singapore's harbour, helping to establish the settlement as a free port.
The establishment of a British trading post in Singapore in 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles led to its founding as a British colony in 1824.A founder is someone who establish a organisation. Hence I think that Sir Stanford Raffles is the founder of Singapore.

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I think sir Stamford raffles is the founder. Although the early running of day to day operations was done by William, Raffles was the one who devised a set of policies and regulations that outlined the objectives of Singapore's harbour, helping to establish the settlement as a free port. William only accompanied raffles on his mission which led to the establishment of a British trading port in Singapore. So William was only helping  raffles and raffles deserves most of the credit

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The real founder of Singapore should be William Farquhar as he was the earliest to develop the colony in Singapore and did the most for the success of Singapore for the first four critical years after the British arrived rather than Raffles like negotiating the provisional agreement and the Singapore treaty of 6 Feb 1819.

Even though Raffles is usually credited for the founding of early Singapore as he signed the treaty for the British to set up a port, Farquhar actually contributed more than Raffles towards the success of Singapore.

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John Crawfurd opened the British trade with China and India. this allowed Singapore to trade with china and india, allowing the island to be more popular and wealthier. Also, his writings on Southeast Asia provided a wealth of information for those with a keen interest in the region which attracted more merchants, intellectuals, aspiring imperial civil and officials, this made Singapore a more developed country.

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i think sir stamford raffles was the founder of singapore. Raffles was the first to recognise the island as a natural choice for the new port he was seeking, as Singapore had a strategic location and many possessed a natural deep harbour, freshwater supplies, and timber for repairing ships. It was also located along the main trade route between India and China. Thanks to raffles, modern Singapore was born. Raffles met Temenggong Abdul Rahman to negotiate for a British trading post to be established on the island. The population of Singapore increased rapidly upon the arrival of Sir stamford Raffles, shaping Singapore to what it is today.

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Raffles was the king maker and the problem solver for establishing the British port by making use of his knowledge about the succession dispute. This allowed the British to set up a trading post in the southern part of Sinagpore island. Beacuse of Raffles, Singapore managed become a trading port. Hence, Raffles should be the founder.

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Farquhar managed to attract traders, settlers and supplies to Singapore, and administered the settlement on a shoestring budget. He was the man of action, carrying out the practical, day-to-day tasks to turn ideas into reality. Raffles is often credited with the founding of Singapore, some historians note that he was present on the island on only three occasions over five years, from January to February 1819, May to June 1819, and October 1822 to June 1823 – altogether for a total of less than 10 months. By comparison, as Resident, Farquhar played a significant role in the daily administration of the settlement in its critical early years. Farquhar in effect led the development of Singapore independently.

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Singapore flourished under crawfurd’s administration, which was marked by rapid growth in trade, population and revenue which later outstripped that of penang. He was also instumental in. bringing about the 1824 treaty of friendship and alliance. The treaty ceded to the EIC all rights to singapore and the islands within 10 geographical miles of its shores

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I think that Sir Stamford Raffles should be the founder of Singapore as from the start, it was Raffles who initiated to find a new trading port. As they had to:
-Be more involved with the India-China trade
-Interest in Spice Trade which was under the Dutch control
-Unsuitability of Existing British Trading Ports
: Bencoolen and Penang
Hence, Raffles started the search for a new port. Major William Farquhar had suggested the Karimun Islands, which proved unsuitable. During the process of finding a trading port, they were faced with problems with the Dutch, British and EIC. It was Raffles who resolved them. After discovering the Singapore was not occupied by the Dutch, they set out to set up a trading port, however, they were faced with issues with the Dutch - the Dutch claimed that Singapore was part of Johor-Riau, which was under the Dutch influence, so Singapore was theirs as it was in the Johor-Riau. After that, a story of Succession Dispute and Raffles Actions, he was the one who thought of the idea to go to the was-to-be Sultan, Tengku Hussein, and brought him to Singapore to sign an Agreement. Later on, the Dutch made treaties with the British
1824 Treaty: Allowed the British to set up a Trading Port.
1824 Anglo-Dutch Treaty, 17 March 1824: Spheres of Influence
1824 Treaty of Friendship and Alliance: Control over the whole of Singapore.
He was the one who came up with the ideas in which lead to the Success of Singapore, without that Singapore would not be founded.

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I think the founder is john crawfurd. He was the one who instrumental in bringing about the 1824 treaty of friendship and alliance which is also known as crawfurds treaty between the eic, sultan Hussein shah and the temengong. He was also the second british resident of Singapore.  He also signed the Anglo Dutch treaty and solved the problem that they had with the Dutch so he avoided war with the Dutch
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He negotiated the provisional agreement of 30 January 1819 with the local chieftain Temenggong Abdul Rahman; and the more formal Singapore Treaty of 6 February 1819, which was signed with the Temenggong and the Sultan Hussein Mohammed Shah, confirming the right for the British to set up a trading post.

Word of the new trading post soon spread and Singapore became a thriving cosmopolitan town. Farquhar set about clearing the plain on the northeast bank of the Singapore River. He managed to attract traders, settlers and supplies to Singapore, and administered the settlement on a shoestring budget and set up the police force.

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He set up defensive position at the Singapore river with the help of 100 sepoys(India soldiers) ,he attracted many people including traders and labourers from malacca to Singapore and he was the first resident in Singapore appointed by raffles.

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Sir Stamford raffles signed an official treaty with Sultan Hussein and the Temenggong as his plan was to remodel Singapore into a morgen city. He also signed the treaty to establish the British colony of Singapore. Without his treaty, Singapore will not be how it is today. Thus, I think he is the founder of Singapore. allowing the British East India Company (EIC) to set up a trading post in Singapore.

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John crawfurd contributed to Singapore by he effectively ended any native control of Singapore and together with the Anglo-Dutch treaty of London of 1824, in which the Dutch agreed to surrender all claims on Singapore, it entrenched the British firmly as the government of Singapore. Crawfurd was a shrewd, sensible and able adminisator

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Raffles should be the founder of Singapore because he was the one to sign the official treaty with sultan Hussein to make Singapore the trading port, this was essential for Singapore to become a successful country it is today.
Raffles also founded the resident court and implemented trial by jury. He also instituted the abolishment of activities such as public gaming, slavery etc.

Though Farquhar did a lot of work and was essential to the founding of Singapore, but since a founder is someone who establishes an organisation, I believe that Stamford is the true founder of Singapore.

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Sir Stamford raffles should be true founder of Singapore as he decided to make Singapore a trading port because of its position at the southern tip of the Malay peninsula, near the Straits of Malacca, and its excellent natural harbor, fresh water supplies, and timber for repairing ships. Most importantly, it was unoccupied by the Dutch. Sir Stamford raffles payed sultan and temenggong with an annual payment of $5,000 to sultan and $3,000 to temenggong to  remodel Singapore into a modern city. The plan comprised the formation of separate clusters to house the different ethnic groups, and the provision of facilities such as roads, schools and land for government buildings.

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I think raffles should be the founder instead of the other two.
Besides signing the treaty with Sultan Hussein Shah of Johor on 6 February 1819 that gave the British East India Company the right to set up a trading post in Singapore, Raffles made several other contributions that helped establish Singapore as a thriving settlement.He secured control over the strategically located (but then-sparsely populated) Singapore from local rulers in 1819 to secure British access along the Strait of Singapore and the nearby seas in the region, particularly the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea.

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His intelligence, bravery, and mastery of diplomacy helped him ascend quickly through the bureaucratic ranks, culminating in his selection as the first governor and commandant of Singapore on February 6, 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles, the agent to the Governor General of the Malay States.

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His intelligence, bravery, and mastery of diplomacy helped him ascend quickly through the bureaucratic ranks, culminating in his selection as the first governor and commandant of Singapore on February 6, 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles, the agent to the Governor General of the Malay States.

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Farquhar was present at the meeting with Temenggong Abdul Rahman in Singapore, and the signings of the very first provisional agreement on 30th January 1819 and the Singapore Treaty on 6th February 1819 – the first historical step towards establishing the port on the island

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John Crawford, a Scottish colonial administrator, played a significant role in the early development of Singapore. While he did not directly contribute to the founding, his contribution became notable during his terms as the second British resident of Singapore from 1823 to 1826.

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William Farquhar was the founder of Singapore because founders are people who come up with ideas and could act on them. Whereas, Raffles just found Singapore as a strategic location and did not act upon it. Even though John was able to set up a court and listened to the local people.He did not act on some of the cases. The infrastructure was designed, planned and made by William Farquhar therefore he should be the original founder of Singapore as he did most of the work.
I think that William Farquhar is the founder of singapore

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I think Sir Stamford Raffles should be the founder of Singapore as Farquhar had gambling dens during his term. Raffles shut it down as he felt that it was harmful to the population and had it banned when he was in charge of Bencoolen from 1817-1822. Raffles realised that farquhar had not developed the island in the way he wanted it to be and dismissed him. So he made his own plans and allocated areas to the respective ethnic groups. He also made Singapore a free port.

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William Farquhar was the. First British resident and commandment of Singapore from 1819-1823.Bothe Farquhar and Stamford raffles had established a trading post in Singapore as Farquhar  negotiated the provisional agreement of 30 January 1819 with the local chieftain Temenggong Abdul Rahman; and the more formal Singapore Treaty of 6 February 1819, which was signed with the Temenggong and the Sultan Hussein Mohammed Shah, confirming the right for the British to set up a trading post.When the British decided to make Singapore a free trading port (except selected items such as opium) William Farquhar had placed a British official on St John’s island to inform passing ships about the new settlement and its free port,which then led many traders to come making Singapore grow into a bustling market.since Faquhar helped attract many people The traders from Melaka helped solved Singapore’s food shortage issues making faquhar earl modern times hero(he also stayed with Singapore for the crucial first 4 years of the arrival of the British)