Henry Hyde, 2nd Earl of Clarendon
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.
The Right Honourable The Earl of Clarendon PC | |
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| Lord Privy Seal | |
| In office 1685–1687 | |
| Preceded by | George Saville, 1st Marquess of Halifax |
| Succeeded by | Henry Arundell, 3rd Baron Arundell of Wardour |
| Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland | |
| In office 1685–1687 | |
| Preceded by | Lords Justices |
| Succeeded by | Richard Talbot, 1st Earl of Tyrconnell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 June 1638 |
| Died | 31 October 1709 (aged 71) |
| Spouse(s) | Theodosia Capell (died 1661) Flower Backhouse |
| Children | Edward Hyde, 3rd Earl of Clarendon |
| Parent(s) | Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon Frances Aylesbury |
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