Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk
Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, was a prominent English politician and nobleman of the Tudor era. He was an uncle of two of the wives of King Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard, both of whom were beheaded, and played a major role in the machinations affecting these royal marriages. After falling from favour in 1546, he was stripped of his dukedom and imprisoned in the Tower of London, avoiding execution when Henry VIII died on 28 January 1547.
Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk by Hans Holbein the Younger, Royal Collection.
Sketch of the grave of the 2nd Duke of Norfolk, as it probably looked at Thetford Priory. After the Priory Church was closed in 1540, the 3rd Duke had his father's remains moved to Framlingham Church
Tomb of Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk and Anne of York in the Church of St Michael the Archangel, Framlingham
Image: O poeta Henry Howard, conde de Surrey (ca. 1542) Hans Holbein d. J.( São Paulo Museum of Art)
In England and Wales, the Tudor period occurred between 1485 and 1603, including the Elizabethan era during the reign of Elizabeth I (1558–1603). The Tudor period coincides with the dynasty of the House of Tudor in England, which began with the reign of Henry VII. Under the Tudor dynasty, art, architecture trade, exploration and commerce flourished. Historian John Guy (1988) argued that "England was economically healthier, more expansive, and more optimistic under the Tudors" than at any time since the Roman occupation.
An allegory of the Tudor succession.
Henry VIII embarking at Dover. Dover Castle is depicted at top left.
The Tudor navy carrack Henry Grace à Dieu. In her day she was the largest warship in the world.
Flemish painting showing the encounter between Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor and Henry VIII. In the background is depicted the Battle of the Spurs against Louis XII of France.
