George Howard, 4th Earl of Suffolk
British Earl
Intro | British Earl | |
Places | United Kingdom Great Britain | |
was | Noble | |
Work field | Royals | |
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Birth | 1 January 1625 | |
Death | 21 April 1691 (aged 66 years) |
George Howard, 4th Earl of Suffolk (c. 17 July 1625 - 21 April 1691). He was the son of Theophilus Howard, 2nd Earl of Suffolk, styled Hon. George Howard from 1640 to 1688/9.
He was commissioned a captain in the Dutch States Army in 1646. In 1647, he became Master of the Horse to the Duke of York, and a Gentleman of the Bedchamber to the Duke in 1648. In January 1688/9 he succeeded his brother, James Howard, 3rd Earl of Suffolk as Earl of Suffolk. He died in 1691 without male issue and was succeeded by his brother.