Bernard Fitzalan-Howard

16th Duke of Norfolk (1908-1975)
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Bernard Fitzalan-Howard
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Bernard Fitzalan-Howard

Summary

Bernard Fitzalan-Howard is a human[1]. His place of birth was Arundel Castle[2]. He was born on May 30, 1908[3]. He died on January 31, 1975[4]. He worked as a genealogist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (608 views/month, #7,097 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Bernard Fitzalan-Howard's place of birth was Arundel Castle[2].
  • Bernard Fitzalan-Howard was born on May 30, 1908[3].
  • Bernard Fitzalan-Howard died on January 31, 1975[4].
  • Bernard Fitzalan-Howard is buried at Fitzalan Chapel[7].
  • Bernard Fitzalan-Howard's father was Henry Fitzalan-Howard, 15th Duke of Norfolk[8].
  • Bernard Fitzalan-Howard's mother was Gwendolen Fitzalan-Howard, Duchess of Norfolk[9].
  • Bernard Fitzalan-Howard was married to Lavinia Fitzalan-Howard, Duchess of Norfolk[10].
  • A child of Bernard Fitzalan-Howard was Anne Cowdrey, 14th Lady Herries of Terregles[11].
  • A child of Bernard Fitzalan-Howard was Mary Mumford, 15th Lady Herries of Terregles[12].
  • A child of Bernard Fitzalan-Howard was Lady Sarah Fitzalan-Howard[13].
  • A child of Bernard Fitzalan-Howard was Jane Kerr, 16th Lady Herries of Terregles[14].
  • Bernard Fitzalan-Howard held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Bernard Fitzalan-Howard worked as a genealogist[5].
  • Bernard Fitzalan-Howard held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Bernard Fitzalan-Howard held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Sussex[17].
  • Bernard Fitzalan-Howard held the position of Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex[18].
  • Bernard Fitzalan-Howard held the position of Earl Marshal[19].
  • Bernard Fitzalan-Howard's education included a stint at The Oratory School[20].
  • Bernard Fitzalan-Howard received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[21].
  • Bernard Fitzalan-Howard received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[22].
  • Bernard Fitzalan-Howard received the Royal Victorian Chain[23].
  • Bernard Fitzalan-Howard received the Order of the Garter[24].
  • Bernard Fitzalan-Howard is recorded as male[25].
  • Bernard Fitzalan-Howard's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Bernard Fitzalan-Howard's family is recorded as Howard family[27].

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Origins and Family

Bernard Fitzalan-Howard's place of birth was Arundel Castle[2]. He was born on May 30, 1908[3]. His father was Henry Fitzalan-Howard, 15th Duke of Norfolk[8]. His mother was Gwendolen Fitzalan-Howard, Duchess of Norfolk[9].

Education

Bernard Fitzalan-Howard was educated at The Oratory School[20].

Career and Affiliations

Bernard Fitzalan-Howard's professions included genealogist[5]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Lord Lieutenant of Sussex[17], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31]; Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex[18], a position[32], founded in 1974[33]; and Earl Marshal[19], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1165[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[21], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[22], a grade of an order[39], in United Kingdom[40]; Royal Victorian Chain[23], an award[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1902[43]; and Order of the Garter[24], an order of chivalry[44], in Kingdom of England[45], founded in 1348[46].

Personal Life

Among Bernard Fitzalan-Howard's spouses was Lavinia Fitzalan-Howard, Duchess of Norfolk[10]. Children include Anne Cowdrey, 14th Lady Herries of Terregles[11], a politician[47], 1938–2014[48], of United Kingdom[49]; Mary Mumford, 15th Lady Herries of Terregles[12], a politician[50], 1940–2017[51], of United Kingdom[52]; Lady Sarah Fitzalan-Howard[13], 1941–2015[53], of United Kingdom[54]; and Jane Kerr, 16th Lady Herries of Terregles[14], an aristocrat[55], b. 1945[56], of United Kingdom[57].

Death and Burial

Bernard Fitzalan-Howard died on January 31, 1975[4]. He is buried at Fitzalan Chapel[7].

Why It Matters

Bernard Fitzalan-Howard ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (608 views/month, #7,097 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was Bernard Fitzalan-Howard born?

Born in Arundel Castle[2], Bernard Fitzalan-Howard…

Who were Bernard Fitzalan-Howard's parents?

Bernard Fitzalan-Howard's father was Henry Fitzalan-Howard, 15th Duke of Norfolk[8]. Bernard Fitzalan-Howard's mother was Gwendolen Fitzalan-Howard, Duchess of Norfolk[9].

Who was Bernard Fitzalan-Howard married to?

Bernard Fitzalan-Howard's spouses include Lavinia Fitzalan-Howard, Duchess of Norfolk[10].

What did Bernard Fitzalan-Howard do for work?

Bernard Fitzalan-Howard worked as genealogist[5].

Where did Bernard Fitzalan-Howard go to school?

Bernard Fitzalan-Howard was educated at The Oratory School[20].

What awards did Bernard Fitzalan-Howard receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[21], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[22], Royal Victorian Chain[23], and Order of the Garter[24].

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  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Child Anne Cowdrey, 14th Lady Herries of Terregles, Mary Mumford, 15th Lady Herries of Terregles, Lady Sarah Fitzalan-Howard +1
    Occupation genealogist
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