Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Henry Howard Biography and Timeline

Follow Henry Howard through 3 dated historical records for England.

Henry Howard, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records
1 of 1Page
1517–1604Years on this page

1517

Birth of Henry Howard

Earl · Earl of Surrey · England · House / House of Tudor

Henry Howard is born into the Howard family and later becomes Earl of Surrey, soldier and an important innovator in English Renaissance poetry.

1546

Arrest of Henry Howard

Earl · Earl of Surrey · London · House / House of Tudor

Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, is arrested for treason after accusations concerning his heraldic arms and supposed dynastic pretensions alarm Henry VIII.

Role range: 1517-1547 – 1509-1547

1604

English Peace Delegation

Earl · English Commissioner · Somerset House · Warfare / Anglo-Spanish War

Participates in the conference that agrees the terms ending war between England and Spain.

Role range: 1585-1604

Records, sources and methodology

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