About Henry King
Lived 1855 – 1923 (aged 67–68). Henry King was an Australian photographer.
Henry King (7 March 1855 – 22 May 1923) was an English-born Australian photographer, known for his studies of Australian Aboriginal people and his views of Sydney. King was one of Australia's most significant early photographers, described by the Australian Photographic Review as "stand[ing] high in the esteem of the craft".
King's career as a photographer began in the Sydney studio of J. Hubert Newman. His work is held by the National Library of Australia
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Henry King?
Australian photographer (1855–1923)
When was Henry King born?
Henry King was born in 1855 in Swanage.
When did Henry King die?
Henry King died on 22 May 1923 in Sydney.
What was Henry King's occupation?
Henry King was a photographer.
What nationality was Henry King?
Henry King was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Henry King (photographer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henry King. https://biography.guide/henry-king-photographer/
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