Charles Howard, 2nd Earl of Nottingham
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Charles Howard, 2nd Earl of Nottingham (September 17, 1579 – October 3, 1642), was the son of Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham. His mother was the former Katherine Carey. From 1596 to 1624 he was styled Lord Howard of Effingham.
He was married first on May 19, 1597 to Charity White (d. December 18, 1618), daughter to Robert White. Secondly on April 22, 1620 to Mary Cokayne, daughter of Sir William Cockayne who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1619 and Mary Morris. There were no known children from either marriage.
He was succeeded by his half-brother, Charles Howard, 3rd Earl of Nottingham.
The school Howard of Effingham is named after the earl. The school is located in Surrey, England.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by The Earl of Nottingham |
Lord Lieutenant of Surrey jointly with The Earl of Nottingham 1621–1624 The Earl of Holderness 1624–1626 The Viscount Wimbledon 1627–1638 The Earl of Arundel 1635–1642 Lord Maltravers 1636–1642 1621–1642 |
English Interregnum |
| Peerage of England | ||
| Preceded by Charles Howard |
Earl of Nottingham 1624–1642 |
Succeeded by Charles Howard |

