Henry Clinton, 2nd Earl of Lincoln

Henry Clinton
2nd Earl of Lincoln
Earl of Lincoln
Reign1585–1616
PredecessorEdward Clinton
SuccessorThomas Clinton
Born1539
Died29 September 1616 (aged c. 77)
Noble familyClinton
Spouse(s)Catherine Hastings
Elizabeth Morrison
IssueThomas Clinton
Edward Clinton
Elizabeth Clinton
Henry Clinton
FatherEdward Clinton
MotherUrsula Stourton

Henry Clinton, 2nd Earl of Lincoln, KB (1539 – 29 September 1616) was an English peer, styled Lord Clinton from 1572 to 1585.[1] Known for repeated accusations of extortion, abduction and arson, among other things, Henry was likely among the most feared and hated noblemen in England during his time as Earl of Lincoln.

  1. ^ Doyle, James William Edmund (1886). The Official Baronage of England, v. 2. London: Longmans, Green. pp. 382–383.