John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk

English noble and admiral
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John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk

Summary

John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk is a human[1]. He was born on 1421[2]. He passed away in Battle of Bosworth Field[3]. He died on August 22, 1485[4]. He worked as a soldier[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (328 views/month, #7,025 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk died in Battle of Bosworth Field[3].
  • John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk was born on 1421[2].
  • John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk died on August 22, 1485[4].
  • John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk is buried at Thetford Priory[7].
  • John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk's father was Sir Robert Howard[8].
  • John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk's mother was Margaret de Mowbray[9].
  • Among John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk's spouses was Catherine Moleyns[10].
  • John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk was married to Margaret Chedworth[11].
  • A child of John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk was Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk[12].
  • A child of John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk was Lady Katharine Howard[13].
  • A child of John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk was Lady Margaret Howard[14].
  • A child of John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk was Lady Anne Howard[15].
  • A child of John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk was Lady Isabel Howard[16].
  • John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk held citizenship in Kingdom of England[17].
  • John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk worked as a soldier[5].
  • John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk held the position of member of the House of Lords[18].
  • John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk held the position of Lord High Admiral[19].
  • John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk held the position of Earl Marshal[20].
  • John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk received the Knight of the Garter[21].
  • John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk is recorded as male[22].
  • John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk's family is recorded as Howard family[24].
  • John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk's noble title is recorded as Duke of Norfolk[25].
  • John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk's family name is recorded as Howard[26].
  • John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk's given name is recorded as John[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk was born on 1421[2]. His father was Sir Robert Howard[8]. His mother was Margaret de Mowbray[9].

Career and Affiliations

John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk's professions included soldier[5]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[18], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30]; Lord High Admiral[19], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1385[33]; and Earl Marshal[20], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1165[36].

Recognition

John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk received the Knight of the Garter[21].

Personal Life

Spouses include Catherine Moleyns[10], 1424–1465[37], of United Kingdom[38] and Margaret Chedworth[11], 1425–1494[39]. Children include Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk[12], a page[40], 1443–1524[41], of Kingdom of England[42], awarded the Order of the Garter[43]; Lady Katharine Howard[13], 1468–1536[44]; Lady Margaret Howard[14], b. 1445[45]; Lady Anne Howard[15], 1446–1500[46]; and Lady Isabel Howard[16], 1449–1506[47].

Death and Burial

John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk died on August 22, 1485[4]. He passed away in Battle of Bosworth Field[3]. He is buried at Thetford Priory[7].

Why It Matters

John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (328 views/month, #7,025 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where did John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk die?

John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk died in Battle of Bosworth Field[3].

Who were John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk's parents?

John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk's father was Sir Robert Howard[8]. John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk's mother was Margaret de Mowbray[9].

Who was John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk married to?

John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk's spouses include Catherine Moleyns[10] and Margaret Chedworth[11].

What did John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk do for work?

John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk worked as soldier[5].

What awards did John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter[21].

References

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  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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