This branch of the family became Dukes of Norfolk, and the title would descend with them until John de Mowbray died without male heirs in 1476.

The third creation was for Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York, son of Edward IV and one of the Princes in the Tower.

The sixth creation was for Charles Howard, Lord High Admiral for Elizabeth I and James VI and I.

The current, seventh, creation was made in 1681 for Heneage Finch, 1st Earl of Nottingham, who died one year later.

Before being created earl he was the Attorney General and Lord Chancellor, and played an active part in the aftermath of the Popish Plot.