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William Courtenay

William Courtenay

of Powderham co. Devon

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Born 1530
Died ABT 18 AUG 1557 , siege of St. Quentin, FRA
Parents Katherine St. Leger (Mother) Family
George Courtenay (Father) Family
Marriage Elizabeth Paulet — AFT 28 NOV 1545 Family Page
Occupation & Residence
Type Date Detail
Occupation 21st Earl of Devon ((24 Nov 1535- )
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of Henry VIII
  • Birth
    1530
    Born
  • Age c. 4
    Nov 1534
    Act of Supremacy: Henry VIII becomes head of the Church of England
  • Age c. 6
    1536–1541
    Dissolution of the monasteries begins
  • Age c. 15
    28 Nov 1545
    Married Elizabeth Paulet
  • Age c. 17
    28 Jan 1547
    Accession of Edward VI
    Reigned 1547–1553
  • Age c. 23
    1553
    Son William born
  • Age c. 23
    6 Jul 1553
    Accession of Mary I
    Reigned 1553–1558
  • Age c. 27
    18 Aug 1557
    Died at siege of St. Quentin, FRA