George King (Royal Navy officer)
Sir George King | |
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Vice-Admiral George King with Mōri Takachika and Mōri Motonori of Chōshū Domain in 1867 (Yamaguchi Prefectural Archives) | |
| Born | 15 July 1809 Stonehouse, Devon, England |
| Died | 18 August 1891 (aged 82) Exeter, Devon, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1822–1877 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | HMS Leander HMS Rodney HMS St Jean d'Acre East Indies and China Station China Station |
| Battles / wars | Crimean War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
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Admiral Sir George St Vincent King KCB (15 July 1809 – 18 August 1891) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, China Station.