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Henry Howard 1st Earl of Northampton (25 February 1540 – 15 June 1614) was a significant English aristocrat and courtier. He was suspect as a crypto-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.
