The Duke of Grafton | |
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Vice-Admiral of England | |
In office 1682–1689 | |
Preceded by | The Duke of Cumberland |
Succeeded by | The Earl of Torrington |
Personal details | |
Born | Henry FitzRoy 28 September 1663 |
Died | 9 October 1690 Cork, Ireland | (aged 27)
Spouse | |
Children | Charles FitzRoy, 2nd Duke of Grafton |
Parent(s) | Charles II of England Barbara Villiers, 1st Duchess of Cleveland |
Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Grafton, KG (28 September 1663 – 9 October 1690) 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. He was killed in the storming of Cork during the Williamite–Jacobite War in 1690.