Edward Howard-Gibbons

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Edward Howard Howard-Gibbon, born Edward Howard Gibbon in 1799, was the second son of the union of Charles Howard, 11th Duke of Norfolk, and Mary Ann Gibbon, the duke's long time mistress and "so-called wife".

Edward received a formal education, became a surgeon in his early adult years, and then pursued legal training. He and his family migrated to British Guiana to serve as "Protector of the Slaves" before returning to England. He established himself as an officer in the College of Arms, being appointed by the succeeding Dukes of Norfolk to various offices, including Norroy King of Arms.

Edward received his hyphenated surname and family coat of arms in 1842 by Royal License with consent of the Duke of Norfolk. He served as the mayor of Arundel during the time of Queen Victoria's official visit. He died in 1849, leaving his wife Amelia Dendy Howard-Gibbon and six children. His oldest daughter, Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon, later became a well-known artist in Ontario, Canada, and the annual Canadian children's illustration award is named for her.