Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham English politician and naval commander (1536–1624) (1536–1624) Parents Margaret Gamage William Howard, 1st Baron Howard of Effingham Children Lady Anne Howard William Howard, 3rd Baron Howard of Effingham Charles Howard, 2nd Earl of Nottingham Frances Howard, Countess of Kildare Elizabeth Howard, Countess of Carrick Charles Howard, 3rd Earl of Nottingham Siblings William Howard Mary Howard Douglas Sheffield, Baroness Sheffield Frances Seymour, Countess of Hertford Agnes Howard Martha Howard Partners Margaret Howard, Countess of Nottingham Catherine Howard, Countess of Nottingham