Charles Howard | |
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Member of Parliament for Cumberland | |
In office 1660–1661 | |
Member of Parliament for Cumberland | |
In office 1654–1656 | |
High Sheriff of Cumberland | |
In office 1650 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1628 |
Died | 24 February 1685 (aged 56–57) |
Spouse | Anne Howard |
Children | 6, including Edward |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Great Britain |
Rank | Lieutenant-General |
Commands | Blackheath Army |
Battles / wars | Battle of Worcester |
Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Carlisle (1628 – 24 February 1685) was an English military leader and politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1653 and 1660 and was created Earl of Carlisle in 1661.