Thomas Howard Biography and Timeline — Page 3

Privy Council

Appointed Privy Councillor

Privy Council Service

Norfolk enters high political service under Elizabeth I

Role range: 1562-1572

Trial

Norfolk plans to marry Mary & secure a Scottish alliance

Trial

Elizabeth moves the trial to London

Commission

Appointed Commissioner to inquire into Scottish affairs

Trial

Norfolk plans to marry Mary & secure a Scottish alliance. Elizabeth is represented by the Duke of Norfolk, Earl of Sussex & Ralph Sadler

Arrest of Thomas Howard

Under arrest, 1569-1570

Plot

Charles Baillie, a Scot favourable to Marys party, is arrested carrying letters

Ridolfi Plot

Involved in the Ridolfi plot to marry Howard to Mary Queen of Scots. Involved in the Ridolfi plot to assassinate Elizabeth I

Norfolk-Mary Marriage Scheme

Plans develop for Norfolk to marry Mary, Queen of Scots, a union that could place a powerful English noble beside a leading claimant to Elizabeth's throne.

Role range: 1554-1572

Rebellion of Norfolk

Norfolk leads a rebellion to install Mary Queen of Scots as Queen

Norfolk Marriage Scheme Draws Suspicion

The proposed marriage between the Duke of Norfolk and Mary Queen of Scots became a focus of Elizabethan fears about the succession.

Norfolk Considered For Royal Marriage

Ridolfi's project linked the replacement of Elizabeth I to a proposed marriage between Mary and the Duke of Norfolk.

Ridolfi Plot

Howard is arrested for his involvement in the Ridolfi Plot

Norfolk Servants Questioned About Money

Investigators questioned the Duke of Norfolk's servants after secret money and letters came to light.

Norfolk Committed To Tower

In September 1571 the Duke of Norfolk was sent to the Tower of London after the authorities connected him with the plot.

Death of Thomas Howard

Death of Thomas Howard, executed for treason

Execution of Norfolk

Norfolk is executed for treason

Execution of Norfolk

Norfolk is executed for treason for his involvement in the Ridolfi plot

Ridolfi Plot

Norfolk is executed for treason for his involvement in the Ridolfi plot

Treason

Norfolk is executed for treason for his involvement in the Ridolfi plot. Death of Thomas Howard, executed for treason

Norfolk Tried For High Treason

The Duke of Norfolk was tried in January 1572 and convicted of treason in connection with the conspiracy.

Norfolk Executed On Tower Hill

Thomas Howard was executed on Tower Hill in June 1572 after his conviction for involvement in the plot.

Birth of Thomas Howard

Birth of Thomas Howard

Lords Support Immediate Supply

Arundel supports the Lords recommendation that the Commons grant money before debating grievances.

English Peace Commissioner

Arundel serves among the English commissioners negotiating with the Covenanters.

Peerage

Created Duke of Norfolk, 5th