Robert Howard
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Summary
Robert Howard was born on January 1, 1626[1]. He died on September 3, 1698[2]. He worked as a politician[3], playwright[4], and poet[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (115 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1622[7]
- Date of death: January 1, 1698[8]
- Place of burial: Westminster Abbey[9]
- Father: Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Berkshire[10]
- Mother: Lady Elizabeth Cecil[11]
- Spouse: Lady Honora O'Brien[12], Annabella Dives[13]
- Child: Thomas Howard[14], Mary Howard, of the Holy Cross[15]
- Country of citizenship: England[16], Kingdom of England[17]
- Field of work: politics[18], creative and professional writing[19]
- Position held: Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[20], Member of the 1661-79 Parliament[21], Member of the 1679 Parliament[22], Member of the 1680-81 Parliament[23], Member of the 1685-87 Parliament[24], Member of the 1689-90 Parliament[25], Member of the 1690-95 Parliament[26], Member of the 1695-98 Parliament[27], Member of the 1681 Parliament[28]
- Educated at: Magdalene College[29]
- Award received: Knight Bachelor[30]
- Member of: Cavalier Parliament[31], Exclusion Bill Parliament[32], Habeas Corpus Parliament[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Commons category: Robert Howard (playwright)[35]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[36]
- Participated in conflict: English Civil War[37]
- Family name: Howard[38]
- Given name: Robert[39]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[40], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[41], New International Encyclopedia[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[43]
Why It Matters
Robert Howard has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Who were Robert Howard's parents?
Robert Howard's father was Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Berkshire[10]. Robert Howard's mother was Lady Elizabeth Cecil[11].
Who was Robert Howard married to?
Robert Howard's spouses include Lady Honora O'Brien[12] and Annabella Dives[13].
What did Robert Howard do for work?
Robert Howard worked as a politician[3], playwright[4], and poet[5].
Where did Robert Howard go to school?
Robert Howard was educated at Magdalene College[29].
What awards did Robert Howard receive?
Honors received include Knight Bachelor[30].