Cyril King | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Governor of the United States Virgin Islands | |
| In office January 6, 1975 – January 2, 1978 | |
| Lieutenant | Juan Francisco Luis |
| Preceded by | Melvin H. Evans |
| Succeeded by | Juan Francisco Luis |
| In office February 12, 1969 – July 1, 1969 Acting | |
| Preceded by | Ralph Paiewonsky |
| Succeeded by | Melvin H. Evans |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Cyril Emanuel King April 7, 1921 Frederiksted, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Died | January 2, 1978 (aged 56) Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Political party | Democratic (Before 1968) Independent Citizens Movement (1968–1978) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 daughter, Lillia |
| Education | American University (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Unit | 873rd Port Company |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Cyril Emanuel King (April 7, 1921 – January 2, 1978) was an American politician who served as the second elected Governor of the United States Virgin Islands from 1975 until his death in 1978.[1]
He also briefly served as acting governor in 1969, following the resignation of Governor Ralph M. Paiewonsky.
- ^ "Virgin Islands Loses Its Black Governor to Cancer". Jet: 15. January 19, 1978. Archived from the original on March 20, 2017 – via Google Books.