Charles Howard, 3rd Earl of Carlisle

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Charles Howard, 3rd Earl of Carlisle PC (c.1669 – 1 May 1738) was a British statesman who was made a Privy Counsellor in 1701. He served as First Lord of the Treasury from 1701 to 1702, and again from 23 May to 10 October of 1715. A residence he commissioned, Castle Howard, designed by Sir John Vanbrugh and located in Yorkshire, England, is still occupied by his descendants. He had six children, among:

• Henry Howard, 4th Earl of Carlisle (1693–1758)
• General Hon. Sir Charles Howard (c. 1738–1765)

Preceded by Sir John Lowther	Lord Lieutenant of Cumberland and Westmorland 1694–1738	Succeeded by The Viscount Lonsdale
Preceded by The Viscount Lonsdale	Custos Rotulorum of Cumberland 1700–1714	Succeeded by The Earl of Thanet
Preceded by The Earl of Thanet	Custos Rotulorum of Cumberland 1715–1738	Succeeded by The Viscount Lonsdale
Preceded by The Lord Godolphin	First Lord of the Treasury 1701–1702	Succeeded by Sidney Godolphin, 1st Earl of Godolphin (Lord High Treasurer)
Preceded by The Earl of Halifax	First Lord of the Treasury 1715	Succeeded by Robert Walpole
Preceded by New Office	Master of the Harriers 1730–1738	Succeeded by The Lord Walpole

Preceded by Edward Howard

Earl of Carlisle 1692–1738

Succeeded by Henry Howard