Background
Upon his father"s death in 1693, he became the 7th Earl of Lincoln, a peerage he held until his death in 1728.
Upon his father"s death in 1693, he became the 7th Earl of Lincoln, a peerage he held until his death in 1728.
Henry Fiennes Pelham-Clinton, 2nd Duke of Newcastle (1720–1794)
As the brother-in-law of a prominent politician (Newcastle), he served in several positions over his lifetime. In 1719 he was one of main subscribers in the Royal Academy of Music (1719), a corporation that produced baroque opera on stage. From 1715 to 1720, he was the Paymaster of the Forces.
Three years later, he was named the Lord Lieutenant of the Tower Hamlets and Constable of the Tower of London, a prestigious position.
In 1725, the refusal of Lord Pulteney to follow Walpole"s instructions led to his dismissal as Cofferer of the Household. Clinton was appointed to replace him, resulting in him also being appointed ex officio to the Privy Council.
He served in this position as an officer of state until his demise in 1728.