Stephen King b. 15 December 1841

  • Artist (Draughtsman)
An explorer and sketcher, Stephen King accompanied John McDouall Stuart on his exploration journey across Australia; he later travelled around South Australia on field surveys. His sketches reflect his life as an explorer.
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Name
Stephen King
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • Explorer (ANZSIC code: 6910)
  • Senior Surveyor (ANZSIC code: 6922)
Birth date
15 December 1841
Birth place
Gawler, SA
Death date
7 October 1915
Active Period
  • c.1861 - c.1912
Residence
  • c.1877 - c.1915 Kensington Gardens, Adelaide, SA
  • c.1861 - c.1876 South Australia, SA (Expeditions )
  • c.1957 - c.1861 Adelaide, SA
  • 1841 - 1857 Gawler, SA
Training
  • 1857 - 1859 Young's Adelaide Academy, Adelaide, SA
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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References [<ExternalResource: Lawrenson, E. (1970), 'Stephen King Jr. (1814-1915)', Pioneers' Association of South Australia, Adelaide, SA.>, <ExternalResource: Mudie, I. (1968), 'The Heroic Journey of John McDouall Stuart', Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Webster, M.S. (1958), 'John McDouall Stuart', Melbourne, Vic.>, <ExternalResource: (1997), Community History 8/1, Royal Geographical Society of South Australia, p 9.>, <ExternalResource: Information sourced from Mortlock Library of South Australiana, State Library of South Australia, Adelaide, SA.>]