William Henry Clarence (1856-1879) was Hereditary Chief of Miskito. 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, circa 23 May 1866. He reigned under a Council of Regency until he came of age and assumed full ruling powers in 1874. He was posioned on 5 May 1879.