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Sir Charles Howard

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House: Howard

Titles: Sir

Charles Howard was a gentleman at the court of Henry VIII of England, known for his romantic involvement with Margaret Douglas, the King’s niece. He was the second son of Lord Edmund Howard and Joyce Culpeper, and the elder brother of Sir George Howard. His fortunes rose with the ascension of his sister Catherine Howard as the Queen of England.

Notable events

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    Born as the second son of Lord Edmund Howard and Joyce Culpeper.
  • unknown
    Secured a position at the court of Henry VIII through his uncle, Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk.
  • 1540
    Elevation in status following his sister Catherine Howard's marriage to King Henry VIII.
  • unknown
    Created a mesalliance by courting Margaret Douglas, the daughter of Margaret Tudor, queen dowager of Scotland.

Other details

Death: unknown

Children: 0

Marriages: Partner: Margaret Douglas

Sources

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