Phillip Parker King | |
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Born | Phillip Parker King 13 December 1791 |
Died | 26 February 1856 North Sydney, Colony of New South Wales, | (aged 64)
Occupation | Naval Officer |
Known for | Exploration of the coastline of Australia |
Title | Rear-Admiral |
Phillip Parker King (13 December 1791 – 26 February 1856) was an early explorer of the Australian and Patagonian coasts.[1]