Henry Hyde, 2nd Earl of Clarendon

The Earl of Clarendon
Lord Privy Seal
In office
1685–1687
Preceded byGeorge Saville, 1st Marquess of Halifax
Succeeded byHenry Arundell, 3rd Baron Arundell of Wardour
Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland
In office
1685–1687
Preceded byLords Justices
Succeeded byRichard Talbot, 1st Earl of Tyrconnell
Personal details
Born(1638-06-02)2 June 1638
Died31 October 1709(1709-10-31) (aged 71)
Spouse(s)Theodosia Capell (died 1661)
Flower Backhouse
ChildrenEdward Hyde, 3rd Earl of Clarendon
Parent(s)Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon
Frances Aylesbury
Relatives

Henry Hyde, 2nd Earl of Clarendon, PC (2 June 1638 – 31 October 1709) was an English aristocrat and politician. He held high office at the beginning of the reign of his brother-in-law, King James II.