Person    | Male  Born 10/3/1536  Died 2/6/1572

Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk

Imprisoned by Elizabeth I for plotting to take Mary Queen of Scots as his fourth wife. His pro-Catholic activities led to his beheading on Tower Hill, just like his Dad, Henry Howard. Father of Admiral Thomas Howard.

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Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk

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