George Howard, 4th Earl of Suffolk

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George Howard, 4th Earl of Suffolk (c. 17 July 1625 – 21 April 1691) was an English peer. He was a son of Theophilus Howard, 2nd Earl of Suffolk, and was styled Hon. George Howard from 1640 to 1688/9. He was commissioned a captain in the Dutch States Army in 1646. In 1647, he became Master of the Horse to the Duke of York, and a Gentleman of the Bedchamber to the Duke in 1648. In January 1688/9 he succeeded his brother, James Howard, 3rd Earl of Suffolk as Earl of Suffolk. He married twice: He died in 1691 without male issue and was succeeded by his brother Henry. His daughter Elizabeth married Percy Kirke and his daughter Anne married William Jephson.

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