Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk

Timeline

1. 1513Flodden · NorthumberlandWhen Scotland invaded northern England, Howard, as Earl of Surrey, led the army against them and routed the Scottish forces at the Battle of Flodden, where King James IV of Scotland was killed. This battle established his core position among the military nobility.
2. 1514London · LondonAfter his father, the 2nd Duke of Norfolk, died in 1524, Howard succeeded to the title and was created 3rd Duke of Norfolk. He became one of the most prominent nobles in England after the royal family, controlling vast estates and local armed forces.
3. 1515–1520Hampton Court · SurreyHoward both cooperated with and competed against Wolsey at court, and remained wary of challenges to royal authority by nobles such as the Duke of Buckingham. Through his military record and family network he held a seat on the Privy Council, influencing northern defense and policy toward Scotland.
4. 1516–1520York · YorkshireThe Scottish threat persisted after Flodden, and Howard as duke assisted in managing the northern frontier, repairing fortresses and maintaining border garrisons. His military authority made him Henry's most important noble agent in northern England.