Historedia
Person

Philip Gidley King

Events
2
Episodes
4
Years
1802–1804

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Philip Gidley King, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Pemulwuy, Indigenous Australian resistance leader, shot dead

    1802

    Role: Governor

    1. June 1802 · Sydney regionKilling of Pemulwuy

      Henry Hacking shot and killed Pemulwuy in 1802, ending a twelve-year guerrilla war against British colonists in New South Wales.

  2. Castle Hill convict rebellion

    1804

    Role: Governor of New South Wales

    1. 4 March 1804 · Castle HillOutbreak at Castle Hill

      Convicts escaped from a prison farm at Castle Hill on 4 March 1804, led by Philip Cunningham, signaling the start of the rebellion.

    2. 5 March 1804 · Rouse HillSkirmish at Rouse Hill

      Rebels were pursued by colonial forces and caught on Rouse Hill on 5 March 1804, resulting in their rout.

    3. 7-10 March 1804 · New South WalesMartial Law and Amnesty

      Governor King announced leniency for those who surrendered before 10 March, leading to captures and punishments.

Sources

  1. Pemulwuy Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. Philip Gidley King Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22