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Philip Gidley King

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Gender Male
Death216 years ago
Date of birth April 23,1758
Zodiac sign Taurus
Born Launceston
United Kingdom
Date of died September 3,1808
DiedLondon
United Kingdom
SpouseAnna Josepha King
Battles and wars Australian frontier wars
Children Phillip Parker King
BooksThe Journal of Philip Gidley King, Lieutenant, R. N. , 1787-1790
Job Politician
Current partnerAnna Josepha King
Previous positionGovernor of New South Wales (1800–1806)
Battleswar Australian Frontier Wars
Great grandparent NN
Philip King
Grandchildren Philip King
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Philip Gidley King was a British politician who was the third Governor of New South Wales. When the First Fleet arrived in January 1788, King was detailed to colonise Norfolk Island for defence and foraging purposes.

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