Edward Howard Howard-Gibbon (9 August 1799 – 22 June 1849) was an English surgeon, lawyer, and officer of arms.
[1] 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.
[citation needed] Edward received his hyphenated surname and family coat of arms in 1842 by Royal Licence with consent of the 13th Duke of Norfolk.
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.