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  1. 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.

  2. May 29, 2024 · Thomas Howard, 4th duke of Norfolk (born March 10, 1538, Kenninghall, Norfolk, England—died June 2, 1572, London) was an English nobleman executed for his intrigues against Queen Elizabeth I on behalf of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, a Roman Catholic claimant to the English throne.

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  3. Jun 2, 2017 · Learn about the life and death of Thomas Howard, a powerful and influential Tudor nobleman who was executed for treason in 1572. Find out his role in the succession crisis, his marriages, his offices and his properties.

  4. A biography of the English statesman and courtier who played a role in the expulsion of the French from Scotland and the succession crisis of Elizabeth I. Learn about his family, marriages, estates, and execution for treason.

  5. May 14, 2018 · Norfolk, Thomas Howard, 4th duke of (1538–72). Norfolk was grandson of the 3rd duke. His father Lord Surrey was executed when he was 8. He and his grandfather were restored to their honours at the accession of Mary in 1553 and he succeeded as duke the following year.

  6. A brief biography of the nobleman and courtier who was executed for plotting to replace Elizabeth I with Mary, queen of Scots. Learn about his family, his roles in Scotland, and his literary romance with Mary.

  7. THOMAS HOWARD, 4TH DUKE OF NORFOLK. BORN: 1536. EXECUTED: 2 JUNE 1572. Son of Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey and grandson of the 3rd Duke of Norfolk, Thomas Howard. Proposed marriage with Mary Queen of Scots and was involved in the Ridolfi Plot. Executed for treason.