Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham

English politician and naval commander (1536–1624)
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Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham

Summary

Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on 1536[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on December 14, 1624[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham…
  • Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham passed away in London[4].
  • Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham was born on 1536[3].
  • Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham died on December 14, 1624[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Mary Magdalene, Reigate[9].
  • Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham's father was William Howard, 1st Baron Howard of Effingham[10].
  • Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham's mother was Margaret Gamage[11].
  • Among Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham's spouses was Catherine Howard, Countess of Nottingham[12].
  • Among Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham's spouses was Margaret Howard, Countess of Nottingham[13].
  • A child of Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham was William Howard, 3rd Baron Howard of Effingham[14].
  • A child of Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham was Charles Howard, 2nd Earl of Nottingham[15].
  • A child of Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham was Charles Howard, 3rd Earl of Nottingham[16].
  • A child of Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham was Lady Anne Howard[17].
  • A child of Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham was Elizabeth Howard, Countess of Carrick[18].
  • A child of Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham was Frances Howard, Countess of Kildare[19].
  • Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham held citizenship in Kingdom of England[20].
  • Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham worked as a politician[6].
  • Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[21].
  • Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham held the position of Member of the 1563-67 Parliament[22].
  • Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham held the position of Member of the 1572-83 Parliament[23].
  • Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham held the position of ambassador of the Kingdom of England to the Kingdom of Spain[24].
  • Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Sussex[25].
  • Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Surrey[26].
  • Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham was educated at Trinity Hall[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham was born in London[2]. He was born on 1536[3]. His father was William Howard, 1st Baron Howard of Effingham[10]. His mother was Margaret Gamage[11].

Education

Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham's education included a stint at Trinity Hall[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[21]; Member of the 1563-67 Parliament[22]; Member of the 1572-83 Parliament[23]; ambassador of the Kingdom of England to the Kingdom of Spain[24], a position[28], in Kingdom of England[29], founded in 1479[30]; Lord Lieutenant of Sussex[25], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32]; and Lord Lieutenant of Surrey[26], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34].

Recognition

Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham received the Knight of the Garter[35].

Personal Life

Spouses include Catherine Howard, Countess of Nottingham[12], a lady-in-waiting[36], 1547–1603[37] and Margaret Howard, Countess of Nottingham[13], a lady-in-waiting[38], 1591–1639[39]. Children include William Howard, 3rd Baron Howard of Effingham[14], a politician[40], 1577–1615[41], of Kingdom of England[42]; Charles Howard, 2nd Earl of Nottingham[15], a politician[43], 1579–1642[44], of Kingdom of England[45]; Charles Howard, 3rd Earl of Nottingham[16], 1610–1681[46], of Kingdom of England[47]; Lady Anne Howard[17], b. 1612[48]; Elizabeth Howard, Countess of Carrick[18], 1564–1646[49]; and Frances Howard, Countess of Kildare[19].

Death and Burial

Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham died on December 14, 1624[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Church of St Mary Magdalene, Reigate[9].

Why It Matters

Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham born?

Born in London[2], Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham…

Where did Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham die?

Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham passed away in London[4].

Who were Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham's parents?

Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham's father was William Howard, 1st Baron Howard of Effingham[10]. Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham's mother was Margaret Gamage[11].

Who was Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham married to?

Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham's spouses include Catherine Howard, Countess of Nottingham[12] and Margaret Howard, Countess of Nottingham[13].

What did Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham do for work?

Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham go to school?

Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham was educated at Trinity Hall[27].

What awards did Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter[35].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [22] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [23] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Trinity Hall
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    Place of death London
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