Thomas King | |
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Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Grey and Bell | |
In office 1853 New Zealand general election – 1855 | |
In office 1860–1860 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 21 November 1821 London England |
Died | 28 April 1893 (aged 71) New Plymouth New Zealand |
Resting place | Te Henui Cemetery, New Plymouth |
Spouse | Mary King (née Chilman) |
Children | Truby King Newton King |
Alma mater | Oxford University |
Profession | Manager, soldier, politician |
Thomas King (21 November 1821 – 28 April 1893) was a 19th-century New Zealand politician. He served in the 1st and 2nd Parliaments, and was otherwise active in New Plymouth. He was one of the first settlers, coming out on the first ship to New Plymouth in 1841.