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Henry Clinton (16 de abril de 1730 - Londres, 23 de dezembro de 1795) [1] foi um militar e político do exército britânico, mais conhecido pelo seu serviço como general durante a Guerra da Independência Americana. Chegando a Boston em Maio de 1775, foi o Comandante em chefe britânico na América do Norte de 1778 a 1782.
- Membro do Parlamento, Governador de Gilbratar (morreu antes de assumir o cargo)
Sir Henry Clinton (born April 16?, 1730?—died December 23, 1795, Cornwall, England) was the British commander in chief in America during the Revolutionary War. The son of George Clinton, a naval officer and administrator, Henry joined the New York militia in 1745 as a lieutenant.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
General Sir Henry Clinton, KB (16 April 1730 – 23 December 1795) was a British Army officer and politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1772 and 1795. He is best known for his service as a general during the American War of Independence.
- 1751–1793
- British Army
13 de mar. de 2023 · Learn about the life and role of General Sir Henry Clinton, a British soldier and commander of British forces in the American Revolutionary War. Find out how he led the North under British control, captured Charleston, South Carolina, and surrendered at Yorktown, ending the war and recognizing the United States.
- Randal Rust
Henry Clinton was a lieutenant general and the commander-in-chief of British forces in America during the Revolutionary War. He fought in several battles, including Bunker Hill, Charleston, and Yorktown, and was blamed for the loss of the colonies.
1 de jul. de 2019 · Learn about the life and military career of Henry Clinton, the commander of the British North American forces during the American War for Independence. Find out his early life, family, education, promotions, campaigns, and legacy in this comprehensive biography.
1 de jul. de 2019 · O general Sir Henry Clinton foi um importante comandante britânico durante a Revolução Americana que supervisionou a derrota final britânica na América do Norte.
