George Rex (29 August 1765 – 3 April 1839) was a British-born entrepreneur who spent most of his adult life in the Cape Colony. He founded the town of Knysna, Cape Colony and played a key role in its development. Rex filled a number of positions in the Cape Colony – including Marshal of the Vice-admiralty Court, notary public to the Governor and advocate for the Crown – before settling on the farm Melkhoutkraal, in the Knysna district. George Rex was the alleged first son of King George III.
George Rex | |
|---|---|
| Marshal of the Vice Admiralty Court of the Cape | |
| In office 1797 | |
| Registrar of Courts Martial of the Cape | |
| In office 1797–1801 | |
| Advocate for the Crown | |
| In office 1798 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 August 1765 Whitechapel, London, England |
| Died | 3 April 1839 Knysna, Cape Colony |
| Spouse(s) | Johanna Rosina Van de Caap Caroline Margaretha Ungerer |
| Children | at least 13 |
| Parent | John Rex & Sarah Creasey (alleged) |
| Residence(s) | Schoonder Zicht, Oranjezicht (1800-1804) Melkhoutkraal, Knysna |