| William Henry Clarence | |
| Hereditary Chief of the Miskito | |
| Reign: | 1865-1879 |
| Coronation: | 23 May 1866 |
| Birth Date: | 1856 |
| Death Date: | 5 May 1879 |
| Predecessor: | George Augustus Frederic II |
| Successor: | George William Albert Hendy |
William Henry Clarence (1856 - 1879) was King, or Hereditary Chief, of the Miskito.[1] He was educated privately at Kingston, Jamaica. He succeeded on the death of his uncle George Augustus Frederic II, 27 November 1865 and was crowned, 23 May 1866. He reigned under a Council of Regency until he came of age and assumed full ruling powers in 1874.[2] He was poisoned on 5 May 1879, at age 23.[3]