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Charles Howard, 1. Earl of Nottingham, KG war ein englischer Staatsmann und beim Sieg über die Spanische Armada im Jahr 1588 Lord High Admiral der englischen Flotte.
Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham, 2nd Baron Howard of Effingham, KG (1536 – 14 December 1624), known as Lord Howard of Effingham, was an English statesman and Lord High Admiral under Elizabeth I and James I.
Charles Howard, 1st earl of Nottingham was an English lord high admiral who commanded England’s fleet against the Spanish Armada. Although he was not as talented a seaman as his subordinates Sir Francis Drake and John Hawkins, Howard’s able leadership contributed greatly to this important English.
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Learn about the life and achievements of Charles Howard, Queen Elizabeth I's cousin and Lord High Admiral who led the Cadiz expedition and the Spanish Armada. See 15 portraits of him in various styles and formats, from oil paintings to engravings.
He died in his late 80s at Haling House, Chelsea, 14 Dec. 1624 and was buried four days later at Reigate. He was succeeded as 2nd Earl of Nottingham by Charles, his younger son by his first marriage. There is only a draft will, drawn up shortly before he sailed against the Armada. In it Howard appointed Hunsdon and Burghley as overseers.6
Charles Howard, Baron of Effingham and Earl of Nottingham © Charles Howard - better known as Lord Howard of Effingham - was an Elizabethan courtier and admiral, best known for his role in...
11. Juni 2018 · He was a grandson of the 2nd duke of Norfolk, the hero of Flodden, and son of Lord William Howard, created 1st Baron Howard of Effingham in 1554: he went on to serve Mary as lord high admiral and Elizabeth as lord chamberlain.
