William John Butterworth, Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Governor of the Straits Settlements 1843-1855
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About William John Butterworth
- Major-General William John Butterworth (10 June 1801 – 4 November 1856) was the governor of the Straits Settlements from August 1843 to 21 March 1855.
- In 1851, when the Straits Settlements were transferred from the authority of the Governor of Bengal to be directly under the control of the Governor-General of India, Butterworth remained as governor.
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