Henry Clay By Benny Sleeps Apr 12, 1777 Henry Clays Birth Period: Apr 12, 1777 to Jun 29, 1852 henry clays life Apr 26, 1796 Studies law under Robert Brooke Apr 26, 1803 Elected to state legislature Jul 28, 1807 Elected to state legislature and Speaker of the House Jun 25, 1809 Elected to U.S. Senate