Nathaniel Thomas King (14 July 1847 – 12 June 1884) was one of the earliest western-trained West African doctors to practise medicine in Nigeria.
[2][3] His father was a catechist of the Church Missionary Society who assisted Ajayi Crowther in translating the Bible to Yoruba.
However, Harrison died in 1865 and Venn recommended King to Fourah Bay College[5] to continue his studies.
He returned to Nigeria and was involved in developing modern medical practice in the country.
In Nigeria, he promoted environmental sanitation, acted as an examiner for CMS Grammar School, Lagos, and Wesley College and he was also a trust member of the Rebecca Hussey fund for Africans.