George Howard, 4th Earl of Suffolk

George Howard, 4th Earl of Suffolk (c. 17 July 1625 - 21 April 1691).[1] 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.

References

Peerage of England
Preceded by
James Howard
Earl of Suffolk
1689–1691
Succeeded by
Henry Howard


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