Phillip Parker King
Australian explorer and politician (1791–1856) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For his father, the governor, see Philip Gidley King. For his son, also a member of the Legislative Council, see Philip King (Australian politician).
Rear Admiral Phillip Parker King, FRS, RN (13 December 1791 – 26 February 1856) was an early explorer of the Australian and Patagonian coasts.[1]
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Born | Phillip Parker King (1791-12-13)13 December 1791 |
Died | 26 February 1856(1856-02-26) (aged 64) North Sydney, Colony of New South Wales, |
Occupation | Naval Officer |
Known for | Exploration of the coastline of Australia |
Title | Rear Admiral |
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