William Maunder Crocker

William Maunder Crocker (born 1843 Devon, England – died 1899 Surrey, England) was an administrator in Borneo.^[1]

Education[edit]

Crocker was educated at a private school in Plymouth.

Career[edit]

In 1864, Crocker joined the Sarawak civil service, eventually deputising for the Rajah, although from 1870–1874 he was involved in business, operating a sago factory at Mukah. In 1887, he became Governor of British North Borneo, but only for a year. The Crocker Range in Sabah, Borneo is now named after him.

Personal life[edit]

William Maunder Crocker was born in South Tawton, on the north edge of Dartmoor, the son of Emanuel, a tailor, and Susan. He was married in London in 1878. He died in Surrey, England in 1899.^[2]

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