About Norman King
Lived 1933 – 2013 (aged 79). Norman King was a naval officer.
Vice-Admiral Sir Norman Ross Dutton King KBE (19 March 1933 – 6 March 2013) was a Royal Navy officer who became Naval Secretary.
Naval career Born the son of Sir Norman King KCMG (former British Consul in Dar es Salaam) and educated at Fonthill School and the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, King was given command of the frigate HMS Leopard in 1967. He went on to be Naval Assistant to the Second Sea Lord in 1975 and to command the destroyer HMS Newcastle in 1979. before retiring in 1991.
Family In 1967 he married Patricia Rosemary Furber; they have two daughters, Annabelle and Melissa.
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Who was Norman King?
Royal Navy admiral
When was Norman King born?
Norman King was born on 19 March 1933.
When did Norman King die?
Norman King died on 6 March 2013.
What was Norman King's occupation?
Norman King was a naval officer.
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· DBpedia: Norman King (Royal Navy officer)
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