Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Berkshire

Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Berkshire (8 October, 1587-16 July, 1669) was the second son of Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk and Catherine Knyvett.

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8 October - 1587 - 16 July - 1669 - Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk - Catherine Knyvett

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He was born in Saffron Walden, Essex. He became Member of Parliament for Wiltshire in 1614.

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Saffron Walden - Essex - Member of Parliament - Wiltshire - 1614

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He married Elizabeth, daughter and co-heir of William Cecil, 2nd Earl of Exeter in 1614.

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In 1621 he was created Baron Howard of Charlton, Wiltshire and in 1625 he was created Earl of Berkshire.

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Charlton - Wiltshire

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He had thirteen children:

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• Charles Howard, (2nd Earl of Berkshire)
• Mary Howard (1616-1679)
• Thomas Howard (3rd Earl of Berkshire)
• Henry Howard
• William Howard
• Sir Robert Howard
• Elizabeth Howard
• Colonel Phillip Howard (Col) (b.1629)
• Frances Howard
• James Howard
• Algernon Howard
• Edward Howard
• Diana Howard (1631-1713)