Sir James Brooke / Census
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Sir James Brooke / Census
SIR JAMES BROOKE Governor of Labuan, later Rajah of Sarawak, at a time when the overseas population of the British Empire numbered 139 million
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1803 1868 Brooke Census Curly Dashing Governor Million Numbered Overseas Population Rajah Sarawak Wheel Labuan
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Sir James Brooke: A Dashing Governor of Labuan and Rajah of Sarawak Amidst the Expanding British Empire (1868, Mary Evans Prints Online) In this striking photograph, Sir James Brooke, the charismatic and enigmatic figure, stands confidently before a large wheel, symbolizing the progress and order he brought to the British territories of Labuan and Sarawak during the late 19th century. With an estimated overseas population of 139 million, the British Empire was at the height of its power and influence, and Brooke was an integral part of its expansion in Southeast Asia. Born in 1803, Brooke was a young man when he first arrived in Borneo in 1839, seeking adventure and fortune. He quickly established himself as a formidable leader, and in 1841, he was appointed the first British Resident of Sarawak. In 1846, he was made the Governor of Labuan, a new British colony. Despite his curly hair and youthful appearance, Brooke commanded respect and loyalty from the local populations and the British authorities alike. He implemented effective administrative systems, introduced modern infrastructure, and fostered economic development in his territories. This photograph, taken in 1868, captures Brooke in his prime, dressed in the uniform of a British colonial administrator, with a determined gaze and an air of authority. The census of the British Empire's overseas population, which numbered 139 million at the time, underscores the vast reach and influence of the empire during this period. Sir James Brooke's legacy as the Rajah of Sarawak and the Governor of Labuan remains a significant chapter in the history of the British Empire and the development of Southeast Asia. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into a time when the world was being reshaped by colonial powers and ambitious leaders like Sir James Brooke.
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