List of Governors of Singapore
Residents of Singapore (1819–1826)
The Residents and Commandants of Singapore ruled the British colony that is today the Republic of Singapore. The men that held this position governed Singapore from 1819 to 1826, on behalf of the British East India Company.

List of Governors of Singapore

Section Title: Residents of Singapore (1819–1826)
Table Section Text: The Residents and Commandants of Singapore ruled the British colony that is today the Republic of Singapore. The men that held this position governed Singapore from 1819 to 1826, on behalf of the British East India Company.

#	Portrait	Name (Born–Died)	Term of office	Monarch

Took office	Left office	Duration

1	-	Maj-Gen. William Farquhar (1774–1839)	6 February 1819	1 May 1823	4 years, 2 months	George III

George IV

2	-	Dr. John Crawfurd (1783–1868)	27 May 1823	15 August 1826	3 years, 2 months

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In February 1819, Farquhar was Singapore's First Resident to develop the colony.

final_sentence: In February 1819, Farquhar was Singapore's First Resident to develop the colony.