Henry Clinton

Henry Clinton may refer to:

  • Henry Clinton, 2nd Earl of Lincoln (1539–1616), English peer, styled Lord Clinton from 1572 to 1585
  • Henry Clinton, 7th Earl of Lincoln (1684–1728), uncle of Sir Henry Clinton (1730–1795)
  • Henry Clinton (American War of Independence) (General Sir) (1730–1795), general during the American War of Independence, during most of which he was the British Commander-in-Chief in North America
  • Henry Clinton (Napoleonic Wars) (Lieutenant General Sir) (1771–1829), son of Sir Henry Clinton (1730–1795), British Army officer and a general officer during the Napoleonic Wars

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