The Duke of Grafton | |
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| Vice-Admiral of England | |
| In office 1682–1689 | |
| Preceded by | The Duke of Cumberland |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Torrington |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry FitzRoy 28 September 1663 |
| Died | 9 October 1690 (aged 27) Cork, Ireland |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Charles FitzRoy, 2nd Duke of Grafton |
| Parent(s) | Charles II of England Barbara Villiers, 1st Duchess of Cleveland |
Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Grafton, KG (28 September 1663 – 9 October 1690) was an illegitimate son of King Charles II of England and his mistress Barbara Villiers. A military commander, Henry FitzRoy was appointed colonel of the Grenadier Guards in 1681 and Vice-Admiral of England from 1682 to 1689. He was killed in the storming of Cork during the Williamite–Jacobite War in 1690.