Emory King was born on February 22, 1931, in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, and died on August 14, 2007. He claimed to be a Belizean historian, author, and journalist. He worked in many different roles for Belize, including as the National Film Commissioner.

Travel to Belize

In 1953, when King was 22 years old, he traveled by boat with a group of friends from the United States toward the south. Their boat was wrecked near the coast of Belize because of the barrier reef. After recovering from the accident, King chose to remain in the area.

King also helped the German-Dutch Mennonites, who were forced to leave Mexico in the 1950s, find a new home.

Association with the PUP and media

Emory King worked with the leading People's United Party and became close to its leader, George Cadle Price. In the 1970s, he served as a writer and editor for the Belize Times. At the same time, King was named Film Commissioner. In this role, he helped bring documentaries and films to Belize. He worked with the earlier versions of Belize’s two television stations: Great Belize Television and Tropical Vision Limited. King also had small roles in movies made in Belize. More information about his work can be found in an article by Great Belize Television.

King wrote several books, including historical works and personal stories. Some of his books are Emory King's Drivers' Guide to Belize and The Great Story of Belize series.

King faced criticism for his disputed historical opinions, especially about the Battle of St. George's Caye. He had disagreements with Belizean Evan X Hyde over this topic. King once led the Belize Historical Society.

Family and death

King married his wife, Elisa King, and had several children. One of his children, Alex, died before him. He also had several grandchildren.

King passed away because of complications from cancer on August 14, 2007, at his home in Tropical Park on the Western Highway, east of Hattieville.