CHARLES BRANDON, 3rd DUKE OF SUFFOLK

BORN: c. 1537
DIED: 1551

Miniature by Hans Holbein the Younger, painted in 1541
Vellum mounted on playing card, 5.7 cm in diameter
Royal Collection at Windsor Castle

 

Son of the Charles, 1st Duke of Suffolk and his fourth wife, Catherine Willoughby. He died of the sweating sickness the same day as his brother Henry. Because his older brother died a few hours before him, Charles only held the title of Duke for that short time.