William King (West Florida governor)

William King
16th Governor of West Florida
In office
26 May 1818 – 4 February 1819
Preceded byJosé Masot
Succeeded byJosé María Callava
Personal details
BornUnknown
Delaware
DiedJanuary 1, 1826
Mobile County, Alabama
ProfessionMilitary and Political

William King (died January 1, 1826) was an American army officer who was military governor of West Florida from May 26, 1818 to February 4, 1819. He was appointed to the position by Andrew Jackson, who led the American occupation of Spanish West Florida during the First Seminole War.

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