born:  1443 in Stoke Newland, Suffolk, England
died: 21 May, 1524 in Farlingham Castle
Earl Marshal of England (1489)
Lord Treasurer of England (1513)
As Earl of Surrey, Howard joined his father in supporting Richard III.  He was captured at Bosworth and deprived of his titles and honors.  However, when Henry VII was in need of a good general, he make Howard his lieutenant in the north. He continued to advance in royal favor under Henry VIII.  While Henry was in France, King James of Scotland invaded.  Howard defended with a smaller force, and the English army won the decisive victory of Flodden.  In reward, the king restored Howard as Duke of Norfolk and Earl Marshal of England.

Father: John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk
Mother: Catherine Moleyns

Spouse:  Elizabeth Tilney

Children:
1. Edmund Howard
2. Elizabeth Howard (m. Thomas Boleyn) [parents of Ann Boleyn]