What was the title of Philip Gidley King's post in New South Wales?
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Governor Philip Gidley King arrived in Australia in 1788 as the second in command of the First Fleet. In 1800, he assumed the role of Governor of New South Wales, succeeding Governor John Hunter. During his tenure, which lasted until 1806, King oversaw the expansion of the colony, including the establishment of new settlements and the growth of agriculture.
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