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Philip Gidley King | |
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| 3rd Governor of New South Wales | |
| In office 28 September 1800 – August 1806 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Preceded by | John Hunter |
| Succeeded by | William Bligh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 April 1758 Launceston, Cornwall, England, Great Britain |
| Died | 3 September 1808 (aged 50) London, England, United Kingdom |
| Resting place | St Nicholas churchyard, Lower Tooting, London |
| Spouse | Anna Josepha Coombe |
| Children | 3 sons (incl. Phillip), 4 daughters |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Branch/service | Royal Navy |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | Australian Frontier Wars |
Captain Philip Gidley King (23 April 1758 – 3 September 1808) was a Royal Navy officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of New South Wales from 1800 to 1806. When the First Fleet arrived in January 1788, King was detailed to colonise Norfolk Island for defence and foraging purposes. As Governor of New South Wales, he helped develop livestock farming, whaling and mining, built many schools and launched the colony's first newspaper. But conflicts with the military wore down his spirit, and they were able to force his resignation. King Street in the Sydney CBD is named in his honour.