William King (governor), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American merchant, shipbuilder, army officer, and statesman from Bath, Maine
Date of Birth: 09-Feb-1768
Place of Birth: Scarborough, Maine, United States
Date of Death: 17-Jun-1852
Profession: politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About William King (governor)
- William King (February 9, 1768 – June 17, 1852) was an American merchant, shipbuilder, army officer, and statesman from Bath, Maine.
- A proponent of statehood for Maine, he became its first governor when it separated from Massachusetts in 1820.
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