Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk
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Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk, 1st Viscount Lisle, KG PC (c. 1484 – 22 August 1545) was an English military leader and courtier. Through his third wife, Mary Tudor, he was brother-in-law to King Henry VIII.
 Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk, wearing the Collar of the Garter, c. 1530 | |
| Lord President of the Council | |
| In office 1530–1545 | |
| Monarch | Henry VIII |
| Succeeded by | The Lord St John |
| Lord Steward | |
| In office 1541–1544 | |
| Monarch | Henry VIII |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Shrewsbury |
| Succeeded by | The Lord St John |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1484 |
| Died | 22 August 1545 (aged 60–61) Guildford, Surrey, Kingdom of England |
| Resting place | St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret Neville Anne Browne Mary Tudor, Queen of France Katherine Willoughby |
| Children | Anne Brandon, Baroness Grey of Powys Mary Brandon, Baroness Monteagle Henry Brandon Frances Brandon, Duchess of Suffolk Eleanor Brandon, Countess of Cumberland Henry Brandon, 1st Earl of Lincoln Henry Brandon, 2nd Duke of Suffolk Charles Brandon, 3rd Duke of Suffolk |
| Parent(s) | Sir William Brandon Elizabeth Bruyn |
| Residence(s) | Westhorpe Hall, Suffolk |
| Occupation | Courtier, Military commander |
| Military service | |
| Battles/wars | |
