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Charles Howard 1st Earl of Nottingham (1536 – 14 December 1624) known as Howard of Effingham was an English statesman and Lord High Admiral under Elizabeth I and James I. He was commander of the English forces during the battles against the Spanish Armada and was chiefly responsible for the victory that saved England from invasion by the Spanish Empire.

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birth date
1536-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
death date
1624-12-14
parent
William Howard 1st Baron Howard of Effingham
spouse
Catherine Howard Countess of Nottingham, Margaret Howard Countess of Nottingham

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