Tom King (born ? - died circa 1737) was an English highwayman who opererated in the Essex and London areas. Events 12 February — The San Carlo, the oldest working opera house in Europe, is inaugurated. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the United Kingdom (light green), with the Republic of Ireland (blue) to its west Languages None official English de facto Capital None official London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked... Folk image of a mounted highwayman This page is about the criminal occupation of highwayman, for groups of that name, see The Highwaymen. ... Essex is a county in the East of England. ... London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England and is the most populous city in the European Union. ...

King was a close associate of fellow highwayman Dick Turpin; however unlike Turpin, who is often seen by historians a mere rogue, King was the kind of swashbuckling, charming, devil-may-care character into which legend would later transform Turpin. Because of his manners when robbing his victims, King became known as "the gentleman highwayman", and "Captain King". A 19th century illustration of Dick Turpin Richard (Dick) Turpin (born September 21, 1705 – executed April 7, 1739) is a legendary English bandit and the most famous historical highwayman. ...

Turpin and King met on the road one night when the former attempted to rob the latter. King responded with the words: "What, dog eat dog?"

The two joined forces and hid out in a cave in Epping Forest and pursued a successful partnership. One day, however, while visiting a pub, they were recognised and in the chaos that followed Turpin accidentally shot King with his pistol. Epping Forest is an area of ancient woodland in south-east England, straddling the border between north-east Greater London and Essex. ...

King was arrested and later died of his wounds. Before he did, he gave the locations of his hideouts to the constables, perhaps so that Turpin would get caught. However Turpin got away and fled to York. York is a city in northern England, at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss. ...

Another Tom King was born in 1990 and lives in Nelson, New Zealand. He dominates and could easily crush you, no sweat. His huge vertical jump is incredible and he windmill dunks frequently. In a volleyball game around 90% of his A quicks will bounce and hit the roof. Peace.