Thomas Clifford, 1st Baron Clifford of Chudleigh

The Lord Clifford of Chudleigh
Member of the English Parliament
for Totnes
In office
1660–1673
Serving with
Succeeded by
In office
28 November 1672 – 24 June 1673
Preceded byIn Commission
Succeeded byThe Viscount Latimer
Treasurer of the Household
In office
1668–1672
Preceded byCharles Fitzhardinge, 2nd Viscount Fitzhardinge
Succeeded byThe Lord Newport
Comptroller of the Household
In office
1666–1668
Preceded bySir Hugh Pollard, Bt
Succeeded byThe Lord Newport
Personal details
Born
Thomas Clifford

(1630-08-01)1 August 1630
Died17 October 1673(1673-10-17) (aged 43)
Cause of deathSuicide
NationalityEnglish
SpouseElizabeth Martin
Children15, including Hugh Clifford
Parents
  • Sir Hugh Clifford
  • Mary Chudleigh

Thomas Clifford, 1st Baron Clifford of Chudleigh (1 August 1630 – 17 October 1673) was an English statesman who sat in the House of Commons from 1660 to 1672 when he was created Baron Clifford. He was one of five leading politicians who formed the Cabal ministry between 1668 and 1674 in the reign of Charles II.


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