Henry Clinton, 7th Earl of Lincoln facts for kids
Henry Clinton, 7th Earl of Lincoln (born 1684, died 7 September 1728), was an important English nobleman. He was the older son of Francis Clinton, 6th Earl of Lincoln. Henry became the Earl of Lincoln when his father passed away in 1693.
As an Earl, he joined the House of Lords in 1708. The House of Lords is a part of the British Parliament. Henry was also a Knight of the Garter (KG) and a member of the Privy Council (PC). These were very high honors.
Henry Clinton was connected to powerful people. His brother-in-law was the Duke of Newcastle, a leading politician. Because of these connections, Henry held many important government jobs.
In 1719, he helped start the Royal Academy of Music (1719). This group brought baroque opera to the stage. From 1715 to 1720, he was the Paymaster of the Forces. This job involved managing money for the army.
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What Important Roles Did Henry Clinton Hold?
Henry Clinton held several key positions during his life. These roles showed his importance in government.
In 1723, he became the Lord Lieutenant of the Tower Hamlets. He was also named Constable of the Tower of London. This was a very respected job. The Constable was in charge of the famous Tower of London.
In 1724, he was chosen as a bailiff for the Bedford Level Corporation. This group managed a large area of land. In 1728, he became the Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire. He held this position until he died later that year.
How Did Henry Clinton Serve the King?
Henry Clinton also served the King directly. In 1725, a politician named Lord Pulteney lost his job. This happened because he did not follow the Prime Minister's instructions.
Henry Clinton was then appointed to Lord Pulteney's old job. He became the Cofferer of the Household. This role involved managing the royal household's finances. He also became a member of the Privy Council.
In 1727, Henry Clinton had a special role at the coronation of King George II. He carried the Sword of Justice. This was a great honor, following in his father's footsteps.
Family Life
Henry Clinton married Lucy Pelham on 16 May 1717. Lucy was the daughter of Thomas Pelham, 1st Baron Pelham. They had two sons together.
- George Clinton, 8th Earl of Lincoln (1718–1730)
- Henry Fiennes Pelham-Clinton, 2nd Duke of Newcastle and 9th Earl of Lincoln (1720–1794)
His son George became the 8th Earl after Henry's death. When George died young, his younger brother Henry became the 9th Earl. This Henry also inherited the title of Duke of Newcastle from his uncle.
A famous relative was General Sir Henry Clinton. He was a general during the American Revolutionary War.
See also
- Earl of Lincoln
- Knight of the Garter
