born: 1420 in Tendring, Essex, England
died:  22 August 1485 at the Battle of Bosworth (for King Richard III)
Distinguished himself in the French Wars of King Henry VI
Treasurer of the King's Household
Captain-General of all the King's forces at sea
Deputy Governor of Calais
Earl Marshall of England
Fought at the Battle of Towton for the Yorkists

Father: Sir Robert Howard, K.G.
Mother: Margaret de Mowbray

Spouse: Catherine Moleyns

Children:
1. Thomas Howard, K.G., 2nd Duke of Norfolk