George Windsor Earl
George Samuel Windsor Earl | |
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| Born | George Samuel Windsor Earl 10 February 1813 |
| Died | 9 August 1865 (aged 52) at sea, off Penang |
| Resting place | Old Protestant Cemetery, George Town |
| Nationality | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Occupation | colonial administrator |
| Years active | 1832 - 1865 |
| Known for | coined the term "Indonesia" |
George Windsor Earl (10 February 1813 – 9 August 1865) was an English navigator, colonial administrator, and author of works on the Indian Archipelago. He coined the term 'Indu-nesian', later adopted as the name for Indonesia. The word's etymology derives from the Greek term 'nesos,' (νῆσος ) meaning 'island,' combined with 'India.'