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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.
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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On this day in history, 2nd June 1572, Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk, was executed on Tower Hill for treason. His remains were buried in the Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula at the Tower of London.
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.
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.
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.
Read the essential details about Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk that includes images, quotations and the main facts of his life. Mary, Queen of Scots. The Ridolfi Plot.