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Sir Henry Howard, Earl of Northampton 1540–1614

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 1 Feb 1540 · Shottesham, Norfolk, England

Died 15 Jun 1614 · Northampton House, The Strand, Northumberlandshire, England

Father Henry Howard

Mother Frances De Vere

Siblings Anne Devere Howard, Catherine Howard, Henry Howard, Henry Howard 1St Earl Of Northhampton, Henry Howard Earl Of Southhampton, Jane Howard, Jane Howard Neville, Jane Neville, Katherine Berkeley, Katherine Howard Berkeley, Katherine Howard Lady Berkeley, Lady Catherine Kate Devere Howard, Lady Catherine Kate Howard Berkeley, Lady Elizabeth Grey, Lady Jane Howard Scrope Neville Countess Of Westmoreland, Lord Thomas Howard Iv Duke Of Norfolk, Margaret Dudely Devere Howard, Margaret Howard, Margaret Scrope, Mary Jane Howard, Robert Devere Howard, Temperance Dudley Devere Howard, Thomas Garterth Howard Iii 4Th Duke Of Norfolk 4Th Earl Of Surrey 15Th Baron Segrave 14Th Baron Mowbray Knight Of The Garter Earl Marshal, Thomas Howard Knight Of The Garter 4Th Duke Of Norfolk 4Th Earl Of Surrey 15Th Baron Segrave 14Th Baron Mowbray Earl Marshal Com, Thomas Howard Hertog Van Suffolk, Thomas William Howard

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Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Howard

Frances De Vere

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of Sir Henry Howard, Earl of Northampton began in 1540 in Shottesham, Norfolk, England. Sir Henry Howard, Earl of Northampton passed away in 1614 in Northampton House, The Strand, Northumberlandshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1540

Birth of Sir Henry Howard, Earl of Northampton in Shottesham, Norfolk, England

Birth

1614

Death of Sir Henry Howard, Earl of Northampton in Northampton House, The Strand, Northumberlandshire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Northampton

This ancestor line traces from 59, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (1517) to Shottesham, Norfolk, England (1540) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sir Northampton (1540–1614) was born in Shottesham, Norfolk, England and died in Northampton House, The Strand, Northumberlandshire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Sir in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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