Hugh Low
Botanist, Politician
1824 – 1905
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Who was Hugh Low?
Sir Hugh Low, GCMG was a British colonial administrator and naturalist. After a long residence in various colonial roles in Labuan, he became the first successful British administrator in the Malay Peninsula. His methods became models for future administrators. He made the first documented ascent of Mount Kinabalu in 1851. Both Kinabalu's highest peak as well as the deep gully on the other side of the mountain are named after him.
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- Born
- May 10, 1824
Upper Clapton - Spouses
- Religion
- Christianity
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Profession
- Died
- Apr 18, 1905
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on July 23, 2013
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