Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk
English politician and nobleman (1538–1572) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk, KG (10 March 1536 or 1538 – 2 June 1572), was an English nobleman and politician. He was a second cousin of Queen Elizabeth I and held many high offices during the earlier part of her reign.
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The Duke of Norfolk | |
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Born | 10 March 1536 or 1538 Kenninghall, Norfolk |
Died | 2 June 1572 (aged 34 or 36) Tower Hill, London, England |
Resting place | Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower of London |
Spouse(s) | Mary FitzAlan Margaret Audley Elizabeth Leyburne |
Children | Philip Howard, 13th Earl of Arundel Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk Lord William Howard Lady Elizabeth Howard Lady Margaret Howard |
Parent(s) | Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey Frances de Vere |
Religion | Roman Catholicism |
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Norfolk was the son of the poet, soldier and politician Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey. He was executed for his role in the Ridolfi plot.