About Thomas King
Lived 1833 – 1886 (aged 53). Thomas King was a British politician.
Thomas King (14 February 1833 – 20 November 1886) was a politician in colonial South Australia, Minister of Education from 1878 to 1881.
King was born at Stony Stratford, Buckinghamshire, England on 14 February 1833. He was the son of William King who migrated to Adelaide in 1852. He was for many years a member of the firm of Barrow & King, proprietors of the South Australian Advertiser, Chronicle, and Express.
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Who was Thomas King?
South Australian politician (1833-1886)
When was Thomas King born?
Thomas King was born on 14 February 1833 in Stony Stratford.
When did Thomas King die?
Thomas King died on 20 November 1886 in Bayswater.
What was Thomas King's occupation?
Thomas King was a politician.
What nationality was Thomas King?
Thomas King was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Thomas King (Australian politician)
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