Henry Howard, 1st Earl of Northampton
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Henry Howard, 1st Earl of Northampton, KG (25 February 1540 – 15 June 1614), was an important English aristocrat and courtier. He was suspect of being Roman Catholic throughout his life, and went through periods of royal disfavour, in which his reputation suffered greatly. He was distinguished for learning, artistic culture and his public charities. He built Northumberland House in London and superintended the construction of the fine house of Audley End. He founded and planned several hospitals. Francis Bacon included three of his sayings in his Apophthegms, and chose him as "the learnedest councillor in the kingdom to present to the king his Advancement of Learning." After his death, it was discovered that he had been involved in the murder of Sir Thomas Overbury.
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25 February 1540 Shotesham, Norfolk, England
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15 June 1614 (aged 74) Charing Cross, London, England
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