John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk
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John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk KG, also known as Jack of Norfolk,[1] (c. 1425 – 22 August 1485), was an English nobleman, soldier, politician, and the first Howard Duke of Norfolk. He was a close friend and loyal supporter of King Richard III, with whom he was slain at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485.
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The Duke of Norfolk | |
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Earl Marshal | |
In office 28 June 1483 – 1485 | |
Preceded by | The 8th Countess of Norfolk, The Duke of York, and The 2nd Baron Berkeley |
Succeeded by | The 1st Marquess of Berkeley |
Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal | |
In office 28 June 1483 – 1485 Hereditary Peerage | |
Preceded by | In abeyance |
Succeeded by | The 2nd Duke of Norfolk (1514) |
Sheriff of Berkshire and Oxfordshire | |
In office 5 November 1467 – 1468 | |
Preceded by | Sir Richard Harcourt |
Succeeded by | Sir William Norreys |
Member of Parliament for Suffolk | |
In office 1449–1449 | |
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Born | c. 1425 |
Died | (1485-08-22)22 August 1485 |
Spouse(s) | Katherine Moleyns Margaret Chedworth |
Children | Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk Nicholas Howard Isabel Howard Anne Howard Margaret Howard Jane Howard Katherine Howard |
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