Charles Howard, 10th Duke of Norfolk facts for kids

Quick facts for kids His Grace The Duke of Norfolk
Earl Marshal
In office 20 September 1777 – 31 August 1786
Monarch	George III
Preceded by	The 9th Duke of Norfolk
Succeeded by	The 11th Duke of Norfolk
Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal
In office 20 September 1777 – 31 August 1786 Hereditary Peerage
Preceded by	The 9th Duke of Norfolk
Succeeded by	The 11th Duke of Norfolk
Personal details
Born	(1720-12-01)1 December 1720
Died	31 August 1786 (1786-09-01) (aged 65)
Spouse	Katherine Brockholes
Children	Lady Mary Howard Charles Howard, 11th Duke of Norfolk
Parents	Henry Charles Howard (father) Mary Aylward (mother)

Charles Howard, 10th Duke of Norfolk, was an important English nobleman and politician. He was also the Earl Marshal, a special role in the British royal family. Charles Howard lived from December 1, 1720, to August 31, 1786.

Becoming the Duke of Norfolk

Charles Howard was born into a very old and important family. His parents were Henry Charles Howard and Mary Aylward. On November 8, 1739, he married Katherine Brockholes.

He became the Duke of Norfolk in 1777. This happened after his cousin, Edward Howard, 9th Duke of Norfolk, passed away. Being a Duke meant he was a very high-ranking member of the British nobility.

His Important Roles

As the 10th Duke of Norfolk, Charles Howard held several key positions.

• Earl Marshal: This was a very old and special job. The Earl Marshal helps organize big royal events. These include coronations and state funerals. He was the Earl Marshal from 1777 until his death.
• Member of the House of Lords: He was also a Lord Temporal in the House of Lords. This is part of the British Parliament. As a hereditary peer, he had a seat in this important law-making body.

His Family Life

Charles Howard and his wife, Katherine, had two children.

• Lady Mary Howard: She was born in June 1742. Sadly, she passed away in November 1756. She never married.
• Charles Howard, 11th Duke of Norfolk: He was born in 1746. He later became the next Duke of Norfolk after his father.

Charles Howard passed away on August 31, 1786. He was 65 years old. His son, Charles, took over as the 11th Duke of Norfolk.

Family Tree of the Dukes

This family tree shows how the Dukes of Norfolk are related. It helps you see Charles Howard's place in this famous family.