John Bush
English sea captain who served under the Siamese government during the reigns of Kings Mongkut and Chulalongkorn
About John Bush
Lived 1819 – 1905 (aged 85). John Bush was a British sea captain.
Admiral Sir John Bush, KCWE, commonly known as Captain Bush and sometimes by his Thai title Phraya Wisuth Sakoradith (, 4 August 1819 – ), was an English sea captain who served under the Siamese government during the reigns of Kings Mongkut and Chulalongkorn. He came to Siam in early 1857 as a merchant ship captain and was engaged as Bangkok's Harbour Master the next year, captained royal vessels and managed the Bangkok Dock Company until his retirement in 1893. Soi Charoen Krung 30, the street where he used to live, is also known as Soi Captain Bush after him.
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Who was John Bush?
English sea captain who served under the Siamese government during the reigns of Kings Mongkut and Chulalongkorn (1819-1905)
When was John Bush born?
John Bush was born on 4 August 1819 in England.
When did John Bush die?
John Bush died on 3 April 1905 in Thailand.
What was John Bush's occupation?
John Bush was a sea captain.
What nationality was John Bush?
John Bush was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Bush (admiral of Siam)
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