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St Philip Howard

Philip Howard was the eldest son of the 4th Duke of Norfolk with the courtesy title of 20th Earl of Arundel. He was born in 1557 and along with most of his family, refused to accept the Protestant faith and was imprisoned in the Tower of London on charges (never proved) of High Treason. He was sentenced to death but Queen Elizabeth never signed the warrant of execution. However he remained in the Tower until he succumbed to dysentry in 1595 aged just 38. Although not actually killed for his beliefs, he was nonetheless immediately considered a martyr by the Catholic church, as his incarceration had undoubtedly led to his demise. He was kept company in the Tower by his faithful dog, who carried messages between Philip and other prisoners, most notably the priest Robert Southwell. This dog is commemorated with him on his tomb in Arundel Cathedral.
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by Rob Farrow

Created: Thu, 6 Jun 2013, Updated: Thu, 6 Jun 2013


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TQ0107 : Arundel Cathedral by Rob Farrow
TQ0107 : Tomb of St Philip Howard by Rob Farrow


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