Is sir stamford raffels a botanist?

Sir Stamford Raffles was not primarily known as a botanist, but he had a significant interest in botany and natural history. As the founder of Singapore and a key figure in the British colonial administration in Southeast Asia, he promoted scientific exploration and cataloging of flora and fauna in the region. His contributions to botany include the establishment of the Raffles Museum and the encouragement of expeditions that led to the discovery of various plant species. However, his main legacy lies in his role as a statesman and colonial administrator.