Charles King (footballer)
Charles James Stuart King was an English schoolmaster and footballer.Family
King was the fifth son of Rev. Walker King, Rector of Leigh-on-Sea from 1859 to 1892, and Juliana Stuart. His brother Robert succeeded their father as Rector of Leigh-on-Sea and was also a footballer.
On his father's side, many of his relatives were prominent clergymen, including his uncle, Rt. Rev. Edward King, Bishop of Lincoln, his grandfather, Ven. Walker King, Archdeacon of Rochester, and his great-grandfather, Rt. Rev. Walker King, Bishop of Rochester.
On his mother's side, his relatives included the diplomat Robert Stuart, the artist James Stuart and the Indian Army officer Charles "Hindoo" Stuart.
King married Violet Maud Hankin in 1888. They spent the early years of their marriage in Windom, Minnesota, where their three sons were born:
King attended Felsted School from 1871 to 1878, where he was captain of the Cricket XI from 1874 to 1876 and captain of the Football XI in 1877.
He later studied at Hertford College, Oxford, obtaining his B.A. degree in 1883.
King later served as headmaster of a preparatory school and died in Chardstock, Devon, in 1928.Football career
Whilst at Oxford, King was a member of the Football XI. He represented the team in the 1880 FA Cup Final.
