Background
Clinton was the second son of Robert Trefusis, 17th Baron Clinton, and Albertina Marianna, daughter of John Gaulis.
Clinton was the second son of Robert Trefusis, 17th Baron Clinton, and Albertina Marianna, daughter of John Gaulis.
He was educated at Eton and Oriel College, Oxford.
Between 1819 and 1833 he was a Commissioner of Excise.
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Clinton was elected Member of Parliament for Callington in 1813, a seat he held until 1818.