William Henry Clarence (1856–1879) was Hereditary Chief of the Miskito. He was educated privately at Kingston, Jamaica. He succeeded on the death of his uncle George Augustus Frederic II, 27 November 1865 and was crowned, c. 23 May 1866. He reigned under a Council of Regency until he came of age and assumed full ruling powers in 1874. He was poisoned on 5 May 1879.
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| Name | Clarence, William Henry |
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| Date of birth | 1856 |
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| Date of death | 1879 |
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Famous quotes containing the word clarence:
“Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down.”
—Richard Sherman, songwriter, Robert Sherman, songwriter, and Clarence Brown. A Spoonful of Sugar (song)