Philip Gidley King, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Philip Gidley King

British Colonial governor

Date of Birth: 23-Apr-1758

Place of Birth: Launceston, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 03-Sep-1808

Profession: politician, explorer

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Captain Philip Gidley King (23 April 1758 – 3 September 1808) was the third Governor of New South Wales, and did much to organise the young colony in the face of great obstacles. 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.