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Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Grafton
Illegitimate son of King Charles II and English duke
| Bio | Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Grafton 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 1690.2 |
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| Born | 1663 Sep 281 |
| Died | 1690 Oct 91 |
| Occupation | politician1 |
| Cause of death | death in battle1 |
| Status | Confirmed: Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Grafton is a 27 Club member |