Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk

English diplomat (1628-1684)
Person human Q336670
Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk
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Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk

Summary

Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk is a human[1]. Born in Arundel House[2], he… he was born on July 12, 1628[3]. He died on January 13, 1684[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (256 views/month, #7,193 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Arundel House[2], Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk…
  • Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk was born on July 12, 1628[3].
  • Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk died on January 13, 1684[4].
  • Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk is buried at Fitzalan Chapel[8].
  • Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk's father was Henry Howard, 22nd Earl of Arundel[9].
  • Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk's mother was Elizabeth Stewart[10].
  • Among Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk's spouses was Jane Howard, Duchess of Norfolk[11].
  • Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk was married to Lady Anne Somerset[12].
  • A child of Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk was Lord Thomas Howard[13].
  • A child of Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk was George Howard[14].
  • A child of Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk was Lady Elizabeth Howard[15].
  • A child of Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk was Frances Howard[16].
  • A child of Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk was Henry Howard, 7th Duke of Norfolk[17].
  • A child of Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk was Lady Philippa Howard[18].
  • Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk held citizenship in Kingdom of England[19].
  • Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk's professions included diplomat[5].
  • Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk worked as a politician[6].
  • Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk held the position of ambassador[20].
  • Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk held the position of member of the House of Lords[21].
  • Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk held the position of Earl Marshal[22].
  • Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk's education included a stint at St John's College[23].
  • Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk received the Fellow of the Royal Society[24].
  • Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk was a member of Royal Society[25].
  • Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk is recorded as male[26].
  • Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk's place of birth was Arundel House[2]. He was born on July 12, 1628[3]. His father was Henry Howard, 22nd Earl of Arundel[9]. His mother was Elizabeth Stewart[10].

Education

Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk was educated at St John's College[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[5] and politician[6]. Positions held include ambassador[20], a diplomatic rank[28]; member of the House of Lords[21], a position[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1801[31]; and Earl Marshal[22], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1165[34].

Recognition

Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk received the Fellow of the Royal Society[24].

Personal Life

Spouses include Jane Howard, Duchess of Norfolk[11], 1640–1693[35] and Lady Anne Somerset[12], 1631–1662[36], of England[37]. Children include Lord Thomas Howard[13], an aristocrat[38], 1657–1689[39], of Kingdom of England[40]; George Howard[14], b. 1680[41]; Lady Elizabeth Howard[15], 1659–1732[42]; Frances Howard[16]; Henry Howard, 7th Duke of Norfolk[17], a politician[43], 1655–1701[44], of Kingdom of England[45], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[46]; and Lady Philippa Howard[18], 1678–1731[47].

Death and Burial

Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk died on January 13, 1684[4]. Burial took place at Fitzalan Chapel[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk include Santa Cruz Island[48], an island[49], in Ecuador[50].

Why It Matters

Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (256 views/month, #7,193 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51]

Entities named for him include Santa Cruz Island[48], an island[49], in Ecuador[50].

FAQs

Where was Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk born?

Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk was born in Arundel House[2].

Who were Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk's parents?

Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk's father was Henry Howard, 22nd Earl of Arundel[9]. Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk's mother was Elizabeth Stewart[10].

Who was Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk married to?

Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk's spouses include Jane Howard, Duchess of Norfolk[11] and Lady Anne Somerset[12].

What did Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk do for work?

Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk worked as diplomat[5] and politician[6].

Where did Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk go to school?

Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk was educated at St John's College[23].

What awards did Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[24].

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  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

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  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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