Farquhar, William, 1774-1839

1791 ensign, Corps of Engineers, Madras; 1795 commandant of a party of Madras pioneers, military expedition against Malacca; 1795-1803 captain-lieutenant, chief of staff to the British commandant, Malacca; 1803-1818 commandant and later resident, Malacca; 1811 command of military intelligence and the guides during the conquest of Java; 1812 temporary control of Bangka; 1818-1823 commandant and resident of Singapore; 1829 colonel; 1837 major-general.

Epithet: army officer and colonial administrator

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