Agnes King
Agnes Agatha Schuster King (October 21, 1919 – April 23, 2003) was a U.S. Virgin Islander historic preservationist and gardener. She served as the First Lady of United States Virgin Islands from 1975 to 1978 during the tenure of her husband, Governor Cyril King, the second popularly elected governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands. King focused on the restoration, preservation, and beautification of public gardens and other spaces during and after her tenure as first lady. The First Lady's Garden, located in front of the Government House on Saint Thomas was named in King's honor by the Legislature of the Virgin Islands.
Agnes King | |
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| First Lady of the United States Virgin Islands | |
| In office January 6, 1975 – January 2, 1978 | |
| Governor | Cyril King |
| Preceded by | Mary Phyllis Evans |
| Succeeded by | Luz Maria Luis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Agnes Agatha Schuster October 21, 1919 |
| Died | April 23, 2003 (aged 83) Saint Thomas, United States Virgin Islands |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Lillia |
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