William King | |
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16th Governor of West Florida | |
In office 26 May 1818 – 4 February 1819 | |
Preceded by | José Masot |
Succeeded by | José María Callava |
Personal details | |
Born | Unknown Delaware |
Died | January 1826 Unknown |
Profession | Military and Political |
William King (died January 1826) was an American army officer who was military governor of West Florida from May 26, 1818 to February 4, 1819. He was appointed to the position by Andrew Jackson, who led the American occupation of Spanish West Florida during the First Seminole War.