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Sir William Thomas Taylor
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Sir William Taylor (center) in July 1909.
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| Resident-General of the Federated Malay States | |
| In office 1905–1911 |
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| Preceded by | Sir William Hood Treacher |
| Succeeded by | Sir Arthur Henderson Young |
| 8th Colonial Secretary of Straits Settlements | |
| In office 5 July 1901 – 31 December 1904 |
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| Monarch | Edward VII |
| Governor | Sir Frank Swettenham Sir John Anderson |
| Preceded by | Sir James Alexander Swettenham Sir Walter Egerton (Acting) C W Sneyd-Kynnersley (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Frederick George Penney |
| 21st Accountant General and Controller of Revenue | |
| In office 10 June 1895 – 1 March 1902 |
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| Preceded by | James Alexander Swettenham |
| Succeeded by | Francis Robert Ellis |
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| Born | 10 November 1848 |
| Died | 8 March 1931 (aged 82) Vence, Alpes Maritimes |
| Spouse |
Mabel Ruth Mason
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| Occupation | Colonial Administrator |
Sir William Thomas Taylor (born November 10, 1848 – died March 18, 1931) was a British colonial administrator. This means he was a British official who helped manage and govern areas that were part of the British Empire.
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Sir William Taylor's Life and Work
Early Career in Cyprus
William Taylor started his career in 1879. His first job was in Larnaca, Cyprus. He worked as a Collector of Customs and Excise. This role involved collecting taxes on goods coming into or leaving the country.
Later, he was promoted to Receiver-General and Chief Collector of Customs and Excise for all of Cyprus. This made him a very important financial officer.
Working in Ceylon and Singapore
In 1895, William Taylor moved to Ceylon, which is now Sri Lanka. He became the 21st Accountant General and Controller of Revenue. He was in charge of the government's money and taxes. He held this important job until 1902.
In 1901, he took on another big role. He became the 8th Colonial Secretary of Singapore. He worked in Singapore until 1904. The Colonial Secretary was a top official who helped run the colony.
Leading the Federated Malay States
In 1905, Sir William Taylor was given a very high position. He became the Resident-General for the Federated Malay States. These states were a group of four Malay states under British protection. As Resident-General, he was the chief British official. He helped manage the states' affairs.
He served in this role until 1911. His work there was very important.
Awards and Recognition
Sir William Taylor received special awards for his service.
- In 1895, he was made a Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George (CMG). This award recognized his good work.
- In 1905, he was made a Knight Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George (KCMG). This honor meant he could use "Sir" before his name. It was a high recognition for his many years of service.
His Family Life
William Taylor married Mabel Ruth Mason on July 14, 1914. Mabel was the widow of Mr. J. Scott Mason. Mr. Mason had also worked in the Civil Service of the Federated Malay States.
