Bernard Howard, 12th Duke of Norfolk
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Bernard Edward Howard, 12th Duke of Norfolk, KG
, Earl Marshal
(21 November 1765 – 16 March 1842) was the son of Henry Howard (1713–1787, a descendant of Henry Frederick Howard, 22nd Earl of Arundel), and Juliana Molyneux (1749–1808).
Bernard Howard succeeded to the title of Duke of Norfolk
in 1815 upon the death of Charles Howard, 11th Duke of Norfolk
. He married Lady Elizabeth Belasyse (1770–1819), daughter of Henry Belasyse
, 2nd Earl Fauconberg
(1743–1802) and Charlotte Lamb (1743–1790), on 23 April 1789. The couple were divorced five years later in 1794. In 1834, the Duke of Norfolk, was invested by King William IV
into the Order of the Garter
.
He died in 1842 at the age of 76. Upon his death, his only son, Henry Charles Howard
, became the 13th Duke of Norfolk.
Order of the Garter
The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry, or knighthood, existing in England. The order is dedicated to the image and arms of St...
, Earl Marshal
Earl Marshal
Earl Marshal is a hereditary royal officeholder and chivalric title under the sovereign of the United Kingdom used in England...
(21 November 1765 – 16 March 1842) was the son of Henry Howard (1713–1787, a descendant of Henry Frederick Howard, 22nd Earl of Arundel), and Juliana Molyneux (1749–1808).
Bernard Howard succeeded to the title of Duke of Norfolk
Duke of Norfolk
The Duke of Norfolk is the premier duke in the peerage of England, and also, as Earl of Arundel, the premier earl. The Duke of Norfolk is, moreover, the Earl Marshal and hereditary Marshal of England. The seat of the Duke of Norfolk is Arundel Castle in Sussex, although the title refers to the...
in 1815 upon the death of Charles Howard, 11th Duke of Norfolk
Charles Howard, 11th Duke of Norfolk
Charles Howard, 11th Duke of Norfolk , styled Earl of Surrey from 1777 to 1786, was a British peer, the son of Charles Howard, 10th Duke of Norfolk and Catherine Brockholes....
. He married Lady Elizabeth Belasyse (1770–1819), daughter of Henry Belasyse
Henry Belasyse
Henry Belasyse , also known as Henry Bellasis was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons of England variously between 1625 and 1642....
, 2nd Earl Fauconberg
Baron Fauconberg
The title Baron Fauconberg has been created twice in the Peerage of England. It was first created in 1295 when Walter de Fauconberg was summoned to parliament. Between 1463 and 1903 the title was abeyant, until the abeyance was terminated in favour of Marcia Amelia Mary Lane-Fox, who also gained...
(1743–1802) and Charlotte Lamb (1743–1790), on 23 April 1789. The couple were divorced five years later in 1794. In 1834, the Duke of Norfolk, was invested by King William IV
William IV of the United Kingdom
William IV was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death...
into the Order of the Garter
Order of the Garter
The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry, or knighthood, existing in England. The order is dedicated to the image and arms of St...
.
He died in 1842 at the age of 76. Upon his death, his only son, Henry Charles Howard
Henry Howard, 13th Duke of Norfolk
Henry Charles Howard, 13th Duke of Norfolk, KG, PC , styled Earl of Surrey between 1815 and 1842, was a British Whig politician.-Background:...
, became the 13th Duke of Norfolk.