Cyril King

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.

Cyril King
2nd Governor of the United States Virgin Islands
In office
January 6, 1975  January 2, 1978
LieutenantJuan Francisco Luis
Preceded byMelvin H. Evans
Succeeded byJuan Francisco Luis
In office
February 12, 1969  July 1, 1969
Acting
Preceded byRalph Paiewonsky
Succeeded byMelvin H. Evans
Personal details
Born
Cyril Emanuel King

(1921-04-07)April 7, 1921
Frederiksted, U.S. Virgin Islands
DiedJanuary 2, 1978(1978-01-02) (aged 56)
Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
Political partyDemocratic (Before 1968)
Independent Citizens Movement (1968–1978)
Spouse
(m. 1946)
Children1 daughter, Lillia
EducationAmerican University (BA)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Unit873rd Port Company
Battles/warsWorld War II

He also briefly served as acting governor in 1969, following the resignation of Governor Ralph M. Paiewonsky.

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