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Howard, Thomas, 4th Duke of Norfolk 1536-72
English nobleman

The son of Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, he succeeded his grandfather, the 3rd Duke, as duke and Earl Marshal (1554). After the death of successive wives, as a commissioner appointed to inquire into Scottish affairs, he was imprisoned (1569-70) for attempting to marry Mary, Queen of Scots. He was also involved in the Ridolfi plot with Philip II of Spain to free Mary, and was executed.