Bernard Fitzalan-Howard, 16th Duke of Norfolk

Bernard Marmaduke Fitzalan - Howard, 16th Duke of Norfolk ( * May 30, 1908 in Arundel, † 31 January 1975) was a British nobleman.

Family

Fitzalan - Howard was born on 30 May 1908 in Arundel, the ancestral home of the Dukes of Norfolk. His parents were Henry Fitzalan - Howard, 15th Duke of Norfolk ( 1847-1917 ), and Gwendolyn Constable - Maxwell, 12th Lady Herries of of Terregles ( 1877-1945 ). He was married to Lavinia Strutt, daughter of 3rd Baron Belper since 27 January 1937. From this union four daughters were born. He died in 1975. Their eldest daughter, Lady Anne, inherited the Scottish barony of Herries Terregles, while the remaining titles went to the next male heir.

Life

Until the death of his father wore Fitzalan - Howard the courtesy title Earl of Arundel until 1917, the numerous titles and honors his father inherited. He was now not only Duke of Norfolk, but also Earl of Arundel. Earl of Surrey and Earl of Norfolk, Baron Fitzalan this, Baron Clun, Baron Oswaldestre and Baron Maltravers. He also inherited the hereditary dignity of Earl Marshal of England and the title of Premier Duke and Earl of England.

During World War II he served as an officer, most recently as Major, and was wounded. Among his duties as Earl Marshal included the organization of the coronation of George VI. and Elizabeth II and the investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales. In addition to managing his inherited goods and of exercising his seat in the House of Lords, he served as Lord Lieutenant of Sussex representative of the Crown in the County. In addition to his inherited from his father he inherited titles even after the death of his mother the Scottish barony of Herries Terregles.

He was particularly interested in cricket and horse racing. 1956/7 he was president of the Marylebone Cricket Club.

For his services he was made ​​a Knight of the Garter and was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Victoria.