Thomas Howard Biography and Timeline — Page 2

Invasion of England

Repels an invasion by the Duke of Albany

Great Enterprise

Thomas Howard is available as a senior noble commander while Henry VIII and Wolsey consider a renewed invasion of France.

Great Enterprise

Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk, remains one of Henry VIII's principal military magnates during the French war planning.

Amicable Grant

Thomas Howard supports royal authority as the government seeks money for Henry VIII's planned French campaign.

Muster

Thomas Howard supports royal authority as the government tries to enforce payments for the French war plan.

Lavenham Revolt

Thomas Howard is named among the royal leaders responding to resistance against the Amicable Grant.

Lavenham Revolt

Thomas Howard is named among the royal leaders responding to the Amicable Grant disturbances.

Rebellion of Rebels in East Anglia

Thomas Howard supports the Crown's suppression of resistance to the Amicable Grant.

Suppressression

Thomas Howard helps suppress opposition to the Amicable Grant after resistance threatens Henry VIII's war plans.

President of the Council

Appointed President of the Council for Henry VIII

Rebellion of Rebels in Suffolk

Puts down a rebellion in Suffolk

Privy Council

Appointed President of the Privy Council

Earl Marshal

Appointed Earl Marshal

Doncaster Truce Negotiated

Norfolk negotiates a temporary truce and promises that the rebels' grievances will be considered, preventing an immediate clash with the northern army.

Role range: 1536-1537

Execution

Witnesses the execution of his niece, Anne Boleyn

Trial

Presides over the trial of his niece, Anne Boleyn

President of the Council

Appointed President of the Council of the North

Role range: 1536-1537

Rebellion of Pilgrimage of Grace

Puts down the rebellion of the Pilgrimage of Grace

Birth of Thomas Howard, Fourth Duke of Norfolk

Thomas Howard is born at Kenninghall and later becomes the fourth Duke of Norfolk, the highest-ranking peer implicated in schemes involving Mary, Queen of Scots.

Arrest of Thomas Cromwell

Arrests Thomas Cromwell

Scottish Border Campaign

Leads a large English army into southern Scotland; the campaign burns Roxburgh and Kelso before withdrawing as supplies become difficult.

Role range: 1542-1542

Lieutenant

Appointed Lieutenant General of the Army in France

Lieutenant

Appointed Lieutenant General of the Army in France

Arrest of Thomas Howard

Arrested & sent to the Tower, increases Somersets power

Thomas Howard Arrested before Henry VIII's Death

Thomas Howard is arrested with his son during Henry VIII's final political purge and is sent to the Tower on suspicion of treason.

Death of Thomas Howard

Death of Thomas Howard, executed during a power struggle for the Regency Council

Execution

Executed during a power struggle for the Regency Council during Edward's minority

Arrest of Thomas Howard

Released & restored on the accession of Queen Mary

Wyatt Rebellion

Royal troops sent against Wyatt suffer defections near Rochester.

Role range: 1554-1554 – 1554-1554

Peerage

Created the Duke of Norfolk, 4th

Wyatt Rebellion

Is sent by Mary to confront Wyatt, but many troops defect at Rochester.

Alliance Thomas Howard Norfolk, 3rd and Scots

The Privy Council instructs Norfolk to assist the Scots against the French

Invasion of Scotland

The Privy Council instructs Norfolk to assist the Scots against the French

Fleet in Firth of Forth

Lands at Forth & sails for the communication line between Leith & the French

Role range: 1559-1560

Alliance Thomas Howard and Scottish Lords

Forces the French to leave the Forth

Alliance Thomas Howard Norfolk, 3rd and Scottish Lords

Concludes an alliance with the Scottish Lords

Marriage

Elizabeth takes over the protection of Scotland during Marys marriage with the Dauphin

Berwick Policy

Norfolk's Treaty of Berwick leads to English intervention before Edinburgh settlement

Role range: 1559-1560 – 1559-1572

Treaty of Berwick

Norfolk negotiates terms with the Scottish Lords of the Congregation

Role range: 1559-1560 – 1559-1572

Northern Command

Norfolk coordinates English military support from the northern border

Role range: 1559-1560 – 1559-1572