Clarke, William, Sir, 1623-1666
Variant namesSir William Clarke was born in London circa 1623. He was admitted to the Inner Temple in 1645 and was called to the bar in 1653. For twelve years he acted as secretary to General George Monck. At the Restoration he was knighted and in 1661 was appointed secretary at war. Clarke accompanied Monck on a naval expedition against the Dutch in 1666. He died after being injured by a cannonball.
From the description of Sir William Clarke manuscripts, 1640-1664 (inclusive), [microform]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122501451
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| creatorOf | Sir William Clarke Manuscripts, 1640-1664. Letters and Other Papers Relating to the Army and Army Matters in Scotland, 1640-1664. | University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library | |
| creatorOf | Clarke, William, Sir, 1623-1666. Sir William Clarke manuscripts, 1640-1664 (inclusive), [microform]. | Yale University Library |
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Birth 1623
Death 1666
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