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Edward Hyde, 1st earl of Clarendon: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon, Viscount Cornbury • Baron Hyde of Hindon • Sir Edward Hyde
Born February 18, 1609 • England
Died December 9, 1674 (aged 65) • Rouen • France
Title / Office lord chancellor (1658-1667), England • Short Parliament (1640-1640)
Political Affiliation Cavalier
Subjects Of Study English Civil Wars • First English Civil War
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