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Henry Howard, earl of Northampton
English earl
Quick Facts
- In full:
- Henry Howard, earl of Northampton, baron of Marnhull
- Died:
- June 15, 1614, London (aged 74)
- House / Dynasty:
- Howard family
Henry Howard, earl of Northampton (born February 25, 1540, Shottesham, Norfolk, England—died June 15, 1614, London) was a Roman Catholic intriguer during the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I of England, known for his unscrupulousness and treachery. He was the second son of the poet Henry Howard, earl of Surrey, and the younger brother of Thomas Howard, 4th duke of Norfolk. After discovery of his brother’s plot to wed Mary, Queen of Scots, and of his own correspondence with her, he was arrested more than once on suspicion of harbouring treasonable designs. At the close of the reign of ...(100 of 387 words)