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Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk
Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk (c. 1443–21 May 1524) was a soldier and statesman who fought for King Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, following which he was imprisoned for several years before having his titles and estates restored. He continued in the service of the Tudor dynasty and was Lieutenant General of the North and largely responsible for the defeat of the Scots at the Battle of Flodden in 1513. He was the father of the more famous Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk.
| Preceded by: John Howard | Duke of Norfolk | Succeeded by: Thomas Howard |
| Preceded by: New Creation | Earl of Surrey |
Categories: Lord High Stewards | Lord High Treasurers | Earls Marshal | Peers | Knights of the Garter | Wars of the Roses | Dukes of Norfolk | 1443 births | 1524 deaths
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