Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk

The Duke of Suffolk
Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk, wearing the Collar of the Garter, c. 1530
Lord President of the Council
In office
1530–1545
MonarchHenry VIII
Succeeded byThe Lord St John
Lord Steward
In office
1541–1544
MonarchHenry VIII
Preceded byThe Earl of Shrewsbury
Succeeded byThe Lord St John
Personal details
Bornc. 1484
Died22 August 1545 (aged 60–61)
Guildford, Surrey, Kingdom of England
Resting placeSt. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle
Spouse(s)Margaret Neville
Anne Browne
Mary Tudor
Katherine Willoughby
ChildrenAnne Brandon, Baroness Grey of Powys
Mary Brandon, Baroness Monteagle
Henry Brandon
Frances Brandon, Duchess of Suffolk
Eleanor Brandon, Countess of Cumberland
Henry Brandon, 1st Earl of Lincoln
Henry Brandon, 2nd Duke of Suffolk
Charles Brandon, 3rd Duke of Suffolk
Parent(s)Sir William Brandon
Elizabeth Bruyn
Residence(s)Westhorpe Hall, Suffolk
OccupationCourtier, Military commander
Military service
Battles/wars
Arms of Brandon: Barry of ten argent and gules, a lion rampant or ducally crowned per pale of the first and second
Quartered arms of Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk

Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk (c. 1484 – 22 August 1545) was an English military leader and courtier. Through his third wife, Mary Tudor, he was brother-in-law to King Henry VIII.


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