Cyril King
Cyril King | |
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Plaque commemorating King at the Cyril E. King Airport | |
| 2nd Governor of the United States Virgin Islands | |
| In office January 6, 1975 – January 2, 1978 | |
| Lieutenant | Juan Francisco Luis |
| Preceded by | Melvin H. Evans |
| Succeeded by | Juan Francisco Luis |
| In office February 12, 1969 – July 1, 1969 Acting | |
| Preceded by | Ralph Paiewonsky |
| Succeeded by | Melvin H. Evans |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Cyril Emanuel King April 7, 1921 Frederiksted, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Died | January 2, 1978 (aged 56) Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Political party | Democratic (Before 1968) Independent Citizens Movement (1968–1978) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 daughter, Lillia |
| Education | American University (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Unit | 873rd Port Company |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Cyril Emanuel King (April 7, 1921 – January 2, 1978) was an American politician who served as the second elected Governor of the United States Virgin Islands from 1975 until his death in 1978.
He also briefly served as acting governor in 1969, following the resignation of Governor Ralph M. Paiewonsky.