Individual Details

Henry Howard

(Bet 1516 and 1518 - 19 Jan 1546)

From thepeerage.com

Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey was born between 1516 and 1518.3 He was the son of Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk and Lady Elizabeth Stafford.1 He married Lady Frances de Vere, daughter of John de Vere, 15th Earl of Oxford and Elizabeth Trussel, in 1532.3 He died on 19 January 1546/47, he was beheaded for treason.3
He was styled as Earl of Surrey.1 He was invested as a Knight, Order of the Bath (K.B.) between 1536 and 1541.4 He was invested as a Knight, Order of the Garter (K.G.) in 1541.3 He held the office of Steward of the Duchy of Lancaster in 1543.3 He was a poet, and pioneer of the Shakesperian sonnet and blank verse.3 He imprudently remarked that his father would be a good choice for guardian for the young Prince Edward.3 He held the office of Governor of Guisnes in August 1545.3 He held the office of Governor of Boulogne between September 1545 and March 1545/46.3

Events

BirthBet 1516 and 1518
Death19 Jan 1546
Title (Nobility) Earl of Surrey

Families

SpouseFrances de Vere (1517 - 1577)
ChildThomas Howard (1537 - 1572)
ChildJane Howard ( - 1593)
ChildLady Katherine Howard (1538 - 1596)
ChildHenry Howard (1539 - 1614)
ChildMargaret Howard (1543 - 1590)
FatherThomas Howard (1473 - 1554)
MotherElizabeth Stafford (1499 - 1558)
SiblingMary Howard (1512 - 1557)
SiblingThomas Howard (1520 - 1581)