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Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Grafton

Illegitimate son of King Charles II and English duke (1663-1690) · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Died at 27

Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Grafton was an illegitimate son of King Charles II of England and his mistress Barbara Villiers. A military commander, Henry FitzRoy was appointed colonel of the Grenadier Guards in 1681 and Vice-Admiral of England from 1682 to 1689.

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He was killed in the storming of Cork during the Williamite-Jacobite War in 1690.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1663 to 1690 · aged 27