Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk

English politician and nobleman (1536–1572)
Person human Q278130
Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk
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Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk

Summary

Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk is a human[1]. He was born in Kenninghall[2]. He was born on March 10, 1536[3]. He died in Tower Hill[4]. He died on June 2, 1572[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk's place of birth was Kenninghall[2].
  • Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk's place of birth was Norfolk[8].
  • Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk died in Tower Hill[4].
  • Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk was born on March 10, 1536[3].
  • Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk died on June 2, 1572[5].
  • Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk is buried at Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower Hamlets[9].
  • Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk's father was Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey[10].
  • Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk's mother was Frances Howard, Countess of Surrey[11].
  • Among Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk's spouses was Mary FitzAlan[12].
  • Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk was married to Margaret Howard, Duchess of Norfolk[13].
  • Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk was married to Elizabeth Leyburne[14].
  • A child of Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk was Philip Howard, 20th Earl of Arundel[15].
  • A child of Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk was Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk[16].
  • A child of Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk was Lord William Howard[17].
  • A child of Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk was Margaret Howard[18].
  • Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk held citizenship in Kingdom of England[19].
  • Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk worked as a politician[6].
  • Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk held the position of member of the House of Lords[21].
  • Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk[22].
  • Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire[23].
  • Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk held the position of Earl Marshal[24].
  • Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk received the Order of the Garter[25].
  • Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk's religion is recorded as St. Josef, Hausen im Wiesental[26].
  • Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Kenninghall[2], a village[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Norfolk[8], a ceremonial county of England[30], in United Kingdom[31]. Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk was born on March 10, 1536[3]. His father was Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey[10]. His mother was Frances Howard, Countess of Surrey[11].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33]; member of the House of Lords[21], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1801[36]; Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk[22], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38]; Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire[23], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40]; and Earl Marshal[24], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1165[43].

Recognition

Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk received the Order of the Garter[25].

Personal Life

Spouses include Mary FitzAlan[12], 1540–1557[44], of Kingdom of England[45]; Margaret Howard, Duchess of Norfolk[13], 1540–1564[46], of Kingdom of England[47]; and Elizabeth Leyburne[14], 1536–1567[48]. Children include Philip Howard, 20th Earl of Arundel[15], a politician[49], 1557–1595[50], of United Kingdom[51]; Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk[16], a politician[52], 1561–1626[53], of Kingdom of England[54], awarded the Order of the Garter[55]; Lord William Howard[17], an antiquarian seller[56], 1563–1640[57], of Kingdom of England[58]; and Margaret Howard[18], 1562–1591[59], of Kingdom of England[60]. Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk's religion is recorded as St. Josef, Hausen im Wiesental[26].

Death and Burial

Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk died on June 2, 1572[5]. He passed away in Tower Hill[4]. The cause of death was decapitation[61]. Burial took place at Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower Hamlets[9].

Why It Matters

Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk born?

Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk's place of birth was Kenninghall[2].

Where did Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk die?

Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk died in Tower Hill[4].

Who were Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk's parents?

Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk's father was Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey[10]. Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk's mother was Frances Howard, Countess of Surrey[11].

Who was Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk married to?

Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk's spouses include Mary FitzAlan[12], Margaret Howard, Duchess of Norfolk[13], and Elizabeth Leyburne[14].

What did Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk do for work?

Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk worked as politician[6].

What awards did Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[25].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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