
James King
About
officer of the Royal Navy; served under James Cook (1750-1784)
Quick Facts
- Name
- James King
- Born
- 1750
- Died
- 1784-10
- Occupation
- explorer / astronomer / sailor / seafarer / military officer / naval officer / discoverer
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Birthplace
- Clitheroe
Relationships
Family
- FatherJames King
- MotherAnne Walker
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
1 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| — | Fellow of the Royal Society | Received |
Education
- Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q3161205 ↗
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