Memorial: M418

Memorial at Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China commemorating John Henry Buttivant, HEIC, d. 1823

Location

Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World

Transcript

'To the memory of John Henry BUTTIVANT, late Chief Officer of H.C.S. 'Royal George'. This monument is erected by his Commander and other friends as a testimony of his worth and their regret. He died in the Macao Roads September 9th, 1823 Aged 30 years'

Details

Vessel: HEIC Royal George

People

Buttivant, John Henry
Age: 30
Date of Death: 9/9/1823
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Chief Officer
Organisation: Honourable East India Company

Extra

Notes: East Indiaman 'Royal George' burnt at Whampoa Dec 24th 1825.
Bibliography: J.H. Braga 'Tombstones in the English Cemeteries in Macau'.

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