About Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Berkshire
Lived 1587 – 1669 (aged 81). Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Berkshire was an English politician.
Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Berkshire (8 October 1587 – 16 July 1669) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1605 and 1622. He was created Earl of Berkshire in 1626.
Life
Howard was born in Saffron Walden, Essex, the second son of Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk and his wife Catherine Knyvet. He was educated at Magdalene College, Cambridge. He was made a knight of the Bath in January 1605, when Prince Charles was created Duke of York. He then joined the embassy of his kinsman Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham to Spain.
Howard was elected MP for Wiltshire in 1614. He inherited the Charlton Park estate in Wiltshire from his mother. He was subsequently released, according to Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon because he was an ineffectual man 'that could do no harm any where'. He joined the king at Oxford, where he became tutor to the Prince of Wales. Lady Diana Howard (1636–1713)
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Family & relationships
People in Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Berkshire's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Berkshire's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Berkshire?
English politician (1587-1669)
When was Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Berkshire born?
Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Berkshire was born on 8 October 1587 in Saffron Walden.
When did Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Berkshire die?
Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Berkshire died on 16 July 1669.
What was Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Berkshire's occupation?
Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Berkshire was a politician.
What nationality was Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Berkshire?
Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Berkshire was English.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Berkshire
· DBpedia: Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Berkshire
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Berkshire. https://biography.guide/thomas-howard-1st-earl-of-berkshire/
MLA: "Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Berkshire." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/thomas-howard-1st-earl-of-berkshire/.
Chicago: "Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Berkshire." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/thomas-howard-1st-earl-of-berkshire/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:30 UTC