Edward Clinton, 1st Earl of Lincoln
The Earl of Lincoln | |
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| Lord High Admiral | |
| In office 1550–1554 | |
| Monarchs | Edward VI, Mary I |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Warwick |
| Succeeded by | The Lord Howard of Effingham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1512 Manor of Scrivelsby, Lincolnshire, England |
| Died | 16 January 1584/85 London, England |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Blount Ursula Stourton Elizabeth FitzGerald |
| Children | Henry Clinton, 2nd Earl of Lincoln |
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Edward Fiennes, or Clinton, 1st Earl of Lincoln KG (1512 – 16 January 1584/85) was an English landowner, peer, and Lord High Admiral. He rendered valuable service to four of the Tudor monarchs.