Charles King

Charles James Stuart King (2 June 1860 – 28 April 1928) was an English schoolmaster and footballer.

Early life King was the fifth son of Rev. Walker King (1827–1892), Rector of Leigh-on-Sea from 1859 to 1892, and Juliana Stuart (1825–1897). His brother Robert succeeded their father as Rector of Leigh-on-Sea and was also a footballer. He represented the team in the 1880 FA Cup Final, where a weak mis-kick from King let in Clopton Lloyd-Jones to score the only goal of the match for Clapham Rovers.

He also played for Upton Park and in representative matches for Essex and London.

Edward Leigh Stuart King (1889–1971), a naval officer. Sir Charles John Stuart King (1890–1967), an army officer. Sir Geoffrey Stuart King (1894–1981), a civil servant.

King died in Chardstock, Devon, in 1928 aged 67.