The Duke of Norfolk | |
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![]() Thomas Howard painted by an unknown artist, c. 1565. | |
Personal details | |
Born | 10 March 1536 or 1538 Kenninghall, Norfolk |
Died | 2 June 1572 (aged 34 or 36) Tower Hill, London, England |
Resting place | Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower of London |
Spouse(s) | Mary FitzAlan Margaret Audley Elizabeth Leyburne |
Children | Philip Howard, 13th Earl of Arundel Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk Lord William Howard Lady Elizabeth Howard Lady Margaret Howard |
Parent(s) | Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey Frances de Vere |
Religion | Roman Catholicism |
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Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk, KG (10 March 1536 or 1538 – 2 June 1572), was an English nobleman and politician. He was a second cousin of Queen Elizabeth I and held many high offices during the earlier part of her reign.
Norfolk was the son of the poet, soldier and politician Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey. He was executed for his role in the Ridolfi plot.