Geoffrey de Clinton was Lord Chamberlain and Treasurer of Henry I , while Roger de Clinton was Bishop of Coventry 1127 -- 1148 .
The surname Clinton came from the lordship of Clinton in Oxfordshire , given to them at the Conquest .
Clinton     was Lord Chamberlain and Treasurer of Henry I , while Roger de Clinton was Bishop of Coventry 1127 -- 1148 .
The surname Clinton came from the lordship of Clinton in Oxfordshire , given to them at the Conquest .