Thomas Howard, the son
of Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk, was born in 1473. He married
Anne, the daughter of Edward IV and sister-in-law
of Henry
VII, in 1495.
After her death in 1512, Howard married Elizabeth, the daughter of
Edward Stafford, 3rd Duke of Buckingham,
who was executed by Henry VIII in 1521.
Howard held several high
offices, including Lord High Admiral and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
As Lord Steward he also presided over the trial for adultery of his
niece, Anne Boleyn,
in 1536. He also played a leading role in putting down the Pilgrimage
of Grace
rebellion.
In 1542 another niece and
queen, Catherine Howard, was beheaded
for adultery. Henry VIII now doubted Howard's
loyalty and he was arrested. So was his son, Henry
Howard, who was executed for treason in 1547.
Howard remained in prison
throughout the reign of Edward
VI but was released
by Mary in 1553. Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke
of Norfolk, died in 1554.
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