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Lord Arthur Clinton
British politician (1840–1870) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lord Arthur Pelham-Clinton (23 June 1840 – 18 June 1870), known as Lord Arthur Clinton, was an English aristocrat and Liberal Party politician. A member of Parliament (MP) for three years, he was notorious for involvement in the homosexual scandal and trial of Boulton and Park.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Newark, Preceded by ...
Lord Arthur Clinton | |
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![]() Arthur Pelham-Clinton (seated), with Thomas Boulton and Fredrick Park | |
Member of Parliament for Newark | |
In office 11 July 1865 – 17 November 1868 | |
Preceded by | John Handley |
Succeeded by | Edward Denison |
Personal details | |
Born | (1840-06-23)23 June 1840 Christchurch, Hampshire, England |
Died | 18 June 1870(1870-06-18) (aged 29) Christchurch, Hampshire, England |
Political party | Liberal |
Parents | |
Alma mater | Eton College |
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Years of service | 1854–1870[1] |
Rank | Lieutenant |
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