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Truby King
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Sir Frederic Truby King CMG (1 April 1858 – 10 February 1938), generally known as Truby King, was a New Zealand health reformer and Director of Child Welfare. He is best known as the founder of the Plunket Society.
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Born | Frederic Truby King (1858-04-01)1 April 1858 New Plymouth, New Zealand |
Died | 10 February 1938(1938-02-10) (aged 79) Wellington, New Zealand |
Occupation(s) | Bank clerk, asylum superintendent, child health reformer |
Known for | Founder of Plunket Society |
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Relatives | Newton King (brother) |
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