George Rex

George Rex (29 August 1765 – 3 April 1839) was a British-born entrepreneur who spent most of his adult life in the Cape Colony, South Africa. He founded the town of Knysna in the Western Cape and played a key role in its development. Rex filled a number of positions in the Cape Colony – including Marshal of the Vice-admiralty Court, notary public to the Governor and advocate for the Crown – before settling on the farm Melkhoutkraal, in the Knysna district. George Rex was the alleged first son of King George III.

For the American politician in Ohio, see George Rex (politician). For ruling monarchs named George, see King George (disambiguation). For the American journalist, editor and publisher, see George Rex Graham. For the flag, see George Rex Flag.
George Rex
Born(1765-08-29)August 29, 1765
DiedApril 3, 1839(1839-04-03) (aged 73)
Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa
Nationality South African
OccupationEntrepreneur
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