Name William Crocker | ||
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Died 1899, Surrey, United Kingdom | ||
William Maunder Crocker (born 1843 Devon, England - died 1899 Surrey, England) was an administrator in Borneo.
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Education
Crocker was educated at a private school in Plymouth.
Career
In 1864, Crocker joined the Sarawak civil service, eventually deputising for the Rajah. In 1887, he became Governor of British North Borneo. The Crocker Range, Sabah, Borneo is named for him.
Personal life
He died in Surrey, England in 1899.
References
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