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Henry Hyde, 2nd Earl of Clarendon
English aristocrat and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Henry Hyde, 2nd Earl of Clarendon, PC (2 June 1638 – 31 October 1709) was an English aristocrat and politician. He held high office at the beginning of the reign of his brother-in-law, King James II.
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The Earl of Clarendon | |
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Lord Privy Seal | |
In office 1685–1687 | |
Preceded by | George Saville, 1st Marquess of Halifax |
Succeeded by | Henry Arundell, 3rd Baron Arundell of Wardour |
Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland | |
In office 1685–1687 | |
Preceded by | Lords Justices |
Succeeded by | Richard Talbot, 1st Earl of Tyrconnell |
Personal details | |
Born | (1638-06-02)2 June 1638 |
Died | 31 October 1709(1709-10-31) (aged 71) |
Spouse(s) | Theodosia Capell (died 1661) Flower Backhouse |
Children | Edward Hyde, 3rd Earl of Clarendon |
Parent(s) | Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon Frances Aylesbury |
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