About William Thomas Taylor
Lived 1848 – 1931 (aged 82). William Thomas Taylor was a colonial administrator.
Sir William Thomas Taylor, (10 November 1848 – 18 March 1931) was a British colonial administrator.
Career Taylor began his career in colonial service as Collector of Customs and Excise in Larnaca (Cyprus) in 1879, subsequently being promoted to Receiver-General and Chief Collector of Customs and Excise of Cyprus.
In July 1901, he was appointed as the 8th Colonial Secretary of Singapore, taking up his position there until 1904.
He was confirmed in the appointment of Resident-General for the Federated Malay States in January 1905 He held the post until 1911.
Honours Taylor was awarded Companion of St. Michael and St. George (CMG) in 1895 New Year Honours and Knight Commander of St. Michael and St. George (KCMG) in 1905 Birthday Honours.
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colonial Administrator
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William Thomas Taylor was born on 10 November 1848.
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William Thomas Taylor died on 18 March 1931 in Alpes Maritimes, Vence.
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William Thomas Taylor was a colonial administrator.
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