Lord Arthur Clinton

Lord Arthur Clinton
A studio, black and white photograph of three men, one is seated on an armchair, another is sitting on the floor beside him. The third is sitting behind them on a high stool and looks into the camera.
Arthur Pelham-Clinton (seated), with Ernest Boulton and Frederick Park
Member of Parliament
for Newark
In office
11 July 1865 – 17 November 1868
Preceded byJohn Handley
Succeeded byEdward Denison
Personal details
Born(1840-06-23)23 June 1840
Christchurch, Hampshire, England
Died18 June 1870(1870-06-18) (aged 29)
Christchurch, Hampshire, England
Political partyLiberal
Parents
Alma materEton College
Military service
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch/service Royal Navy
Years of service1854–1870[1]
RankLieutenant
Battles/wars

Lord Arthur Pelham-Clinton (23 June 1840 – 18 June 1870), known as Lord Arthur Clinton, was an English aristocrat and Liberal Party politician. A member of Parliament (MP) for three years, he was notorious for involvement in the homosexual scandal and trial of Boulton and Park.

  1. ^ "No. 23603". The London Gazette. 1 April 1870. p. 2008.