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Henry Clinton Biography and Timeline

Follow Henry Clinton through 3 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Henry Clinton, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1778–1778Years on this page

1778

8 May 1778

General

General · London · Warfare / American War of Independence

Appointed Commander of the British forces in America

Role range: 1775-1783

8 May 1778

General

General · London · Warfare / Military

Appointed Commander of the British forces in America

28 June 1778

Battle of Plymouth

General · Plymouth · Warfare / American War of Independence

Fights General Washington to a stand off

Role range: 1775-1783

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