Edward Clinton Biography

Birth of Edward Clinton

Clinton joins the retinue of King Henry VIII at Boulogne-sur-Mer & Calais

Clinton joins the retinue of King Henry VIII at Boulogne-sur-Mer & Calais

Knighted in Edinburgh by Edward Seymour for his role in the capture of Edinburgh

Knighted in Edinburgh by Edward Seymour for his role in the capture of Edinburgh

Clinton helps Henry VIII capture Boulogne-sur-Mer

Clinton helps Henry VIII capture Boulogne-sur-Mer

Edward Clinton sees action against the French at Spithead under John Dudley, Viscount Lisle.

Edward Clinton serves with the English fleet during the fighting against the French in the Solent.

Edward Clinton serves with the English fleet during the fighting against the French in the Solent.

One of the peace Commissioners sent to France

Appointed Commander of the English Fleet

Appointed Governor of Boulogne-sur-Mer

Appointed Governor of Boulogne-sur-Mer

Commands the English fleet during the invasion of Scotland by Edward Seymour

Provides fire support for the English

Clinton provides naval artillery support against the Scots at the Battle of Pinkie

Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire

Clinton successfully defends Boulogne-sur-Mer against a French siege from 1549 to 1550

Holds Boulogne-sur-Mer against a siege by the French, 1549-1550

Appointed Lord High Admiral of England, 1st term

Appointed Privy Councillor

Appointed Envoy to France

Clinton takes part in Lord Pembrokes expedition & fights with Spanish forces at the Battle of Saint Quentin

English naval support helps Spanish forces near Gravelines

Clinton leads English raids against the French coast

Clinton commands the English fleet raiding the French coast near Le Conquet

Appointed Lord High Admiral of England, 2nd term

Clinton supports operations against French supply lines near Leith

Created Earl of Lincoln, 1st

Death of Edward Clinton