Henry Howard, earl of Northampton

Henry Howard, earl of Northampton (born February 25, 1540, Shottesham, Norfolk, England—died June 15, 1614, London) was a Roman Catholic intriguer during the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I of England, known for his unscrupulousness and treachery. He was the second son of the poet Henry Howard, earl of Surrey, and the younger brother of Thomas Howard, 4th duke of Norfolk. After discovery of his brother’s plot to wed Mary, Queen of Scots, and...