THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Francis Light
founder of the British colony on Penang in 1786
Francis Light was born in 1740 in Dallinghoo, United Kingdom and died on October 21, 1794.
Born
in 1740
Died: October 21, 1794
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- Birthplace
- Dallinghoo, United Kingdom
- Professions
- explorer
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Questions people ask
Where was Francis Light born?
Francis Light was born in Dallinghoo, United Kingdom.
When did Francis Light die?
Francis Light died on October 21, 1794.