Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk Quiz

This week's quiz is on that famous Tudor courtier, soldier and statesman, Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk. Just how much do you know about the man who was the uncle of Queens Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard? Find out with this Sunday's quiz.

Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk

Q1) How did Thomas's father, the 2nd Duke of Norfolk, die?

Executed for treason

Died of natural causes

Died from the sweating sickness

Killed in battle

Correct! Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk, died on 21 May 1524 of natural causes.

Wrong! Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk, died on 21 May 1524 of natural causes.

Q2) True of false: Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk's mother was Agnes Tilney.

True

False

Correct! Agnes Tilney was his stepmother, Thomas's mother was Elizabeth Tilney.

Wrong! Agnes Tilney was his stepmother, Thomas's mother was Elizabeth Tilney.

Q3) In which year was Thomas made Lieutenant of Ireland?

1533

1510

1497

1520

Correct! Thomas, along with his wife and children lived in Ireland for a short period. It is believed it was a way for Henry VIII and Wolsey to have him and his wife out of the way during the swift downfall of her father, the 3rd Duke of Buckingham in 1521.

Wrong! It was in 1520. Thomas, along with his wife and children lived in Ireland for a short period. It is believed it was a way for Henry VIII and Wolsey to have him and his wife out of the way during the swift downfall of her father, the 3rd Duke of Buckingham in 1521.

Q4) Who was Elizabeth Stafford originally matched to marry prior to Thomas Howard?

James Butler

Ralph Neville

Edward Percy

John Beaufort

Correct! Ralph Neville, 4th Earl of Westmorland was the ward of Elizabeth's father.

Wrong! The answer is Ralph Neville, 4th Earl of Westmorland, who was her father's ward.

Q5) True or false: Bess Holland, Thomas's mistress, was already a member of his household in 1527 when their relationship began?

True

False

Correct! Bess was not a member of his household when their relationship began in 1527, she was actually an attendant to Anne Boleyn.

Wrong! Bess was not a member of his household when their relationship began in 1527, she was actually an attendant to Anne Boleyn.

Q6) Thomas's mistress's father was a member of his household, what was his position? (select all that apply)

His secretary

His household treasurer

His cook

His Master of the Horse

Correct!

Wrong! He served as his secretary and household treasurer.

Q7) True or false: Thomas's first wife was the daughter of King Edward IV?

True

False

Correct! She was Anne of York, sister of Henry VII's wife, Elizabeth of York.

Wrong! It's true. She was Anne of York, sister of Henry VII's wife, Elizabeth of York.

Q8) In which year did Thomas become Duke of Norfolk?

1524

1513

1485

1483

Correct! After the death of his father in 1524, Thomas's title of Earl of Surrey was passed to his son Henry and Thomas became the 3rd Duke of Norfolk.

Wrong! It was in 1524. After the death of his father in 1524, Thomas's title of Earl of Surrey was passed to his son Henry and Thomas became the 3rd Duke of Norfolk.

Q9) Which of the following statements was Thomas recorded as saying about his daughter Mary, Duchess of Richmond?

He would beat her head to pulp to make her see sense

She was the most beautiful woman in the realm

She was too wise for a woman

All of the above

Correct!

Wrong! He said that she was too wise for a woman.

Q10) How many times was Thomas Howard imprisoned in the Tower of London?

Correct! He was only thrown in the Tower once, although he nearly lost his head for it. Luckily for Thomas, Henry VIII died prior to carrying out the orders of execution.

Wrong! He was only thrown in the Tower once, although he nearly lost his head for it. Luckily for Thomas, Henry VIII died prior to carrying out the orders of execution.