John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk
(circa 1425-1485), Soldier and politicianSitter associated with 4 portraits
John Howard was the son of Sir Robert Howard and Margaret Mowbray. He became the 1st Duke of Norfolk in 1483. Howard was known as 'Jack of Norfolk'. He had the support of Edward IV of England who made him Constable of Norwich Castle, Sheriff of Norfolk and Suffolk and Treasurer of the Royal Household. For his support of Richard III during the deposition of Edward V in 1483, he was created Duke of Norfolk, Earl Marshal of England, and Lord Admiral of England, Ireland, and Aquitaine.
John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk
after Unknown artist
woodcut, probably 18th century
NPG D23922
by Schenecker, published by Edward Harding, after Silvester (Sylvester) Harding
stipple engraving, published 1791
NPG D23920
published by Colnaghi & Co
stipple engraving, published 5 January 1809
NPG D23919
Called John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk
by Henry Bone, after Unknown artist
pen and ink, September 1820 (probably late 16th century)
NPG D17703
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