List of Famous people named Henry

Name Henry is among the most common names in USA, Canada. Shortened forms: Harry. Similar names: Harry, Henri. Here are some famous Henrys:

Henry B. Anthony

First Name Henry
Last Name Anthony
Born on April 1, 1815
Died on September 2, 1884 (aged 69)

Henry Bowen Anthony was a United States newspaperman and political figure. He served as editor and was later part owner of the Providence Journal. He was the 21st Governor of Rhode Island, serving between 1849 and 1851 as a member of the Whig Party. Near the end of the 1850s, he was elected to the Senate by the Rhode Island Legislature and was re-elected 4 times. He would be twice elected to the Senate's highest post as President pro tempore during the Grant administration, and served until his death in 1884.

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Henry Matcham

First Name Henry
Last Name Matcham
Born on January 1, 1791
Died on January 1, 1812 (aged 21)
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Henry Killigrew

First Name Henry
Last Name Killigrew
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Henry Howard

First Name Henry
Last Name Howard
Born on April 2, 1826
Died on September 22, 1905 (aged 79)

Henry Howard was an American lawyer and politician. He served as the 32nd Governor of Rhode Island from 1873 to 1875.

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Henry Tracey Peel

First Name Henry
Last Name Peel
Born on January 12, 1867
Died on October 16, 1893 (aged 26)
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Henry Rolleston

First Name Henry
Last Name Rolleston
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Henry Alexander Robertson Chancellor

First Name Henry
Last Name Chancellor
Born on January 1, 1841
Died on January 1, 1915 (aged 74)
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Henry Irvine

First Name Henry
Last Name Irvine
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Henry Gardner

First Name Henry
Last Name Gardner
Born on June 14, 1819
Died on July 21, 1892 (aged 73)

Henry Joseph Gardner was the 23rd Governor of Massachusetts, serving from 1855 to 1858. Gardner, a Know Nothing, was elected governor as part of the sweeping victory of Know Nothing candidates in the Massachusetts elections of 1854.

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Henry XI of Głogów

First Name Henry
Last Name Głogów
Born on November 30, 1431
Died on February 22, 1476 (aged 44)

Henry XI of Głogów was a Duke of Głogów and Lubin since 1467.

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