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Raffles, Stamford

Church: Westminster Abbey (in Westminster, London).
Title: Sir.
Profession: Colonial administrator/politician, Scientist.
Sex: Male.
Virtue(s): Achievement/success*, Ardour, Energy*, Learning/knowledge*, Philanthropy*, Promotion of happiness*, Public service/spirit*, Science, Service of God*, Wisdom*.
Year of death: 1826.
Year of headstone: 1832.
Age at death: 45 (classed as: Adult).

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