Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk
The Duke of Suffolk | |
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Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk, wearing the Collar of the Garter, c. 1530 | |
| Lord President of the Council | |
| In office 1530–1545 | |
| Monarch | Henry VIII |
| Succeeded by | The Lord St. John |
| Lord Steward | |
| In office 1541–1544 | |
| Monarch | Henry VIII |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Shrewsbury |
| Succeeded by | The Lord St. John |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1484 |
| Died | 22 August 1545 (aged 60–61) Guildford, Surrey, England |
| Resting place | St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret Neville Anne Browne Mary Tudor Katherine Willoughby |
| Children | Anne 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 |
| Occupation | Courtier, Military commander |
| Military service | |
| Battles/wars | |
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 the brother-in-law of King Henry VIII.