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Francis Courtenay

Francis Courtenay

of Powderham

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Born 1576
Died 3 JUN 1638 , Powderham, ENG
Parents William Courtenay (Father) Family
Marriages Unknown spouse Family Page
Mary Pole — 7 NOV 1606 at Shute, Devon, ENG Family Page
Occupation & Residence
Type Date Detail
Occupation MP for Devon (1625); 23rd Earl of Devon
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of Elizabeth I
  • Birth
    1576
    Born
  • Age c. 4
    26 Sep 1580
    Francis Drake returns from sailing round the world
  • Age c. 11
    8 Feb 1587
    Mary, Queen of Scots, executed
  • Age c. 12
    8 Aug 1588
    Spanish Armada defeated
  • Age c. 24
    31 Dec 1600
    East India Company chartered
  • Age c. 27
    24 Mar 1603
    Accession of James I
    Reigned 1603–1625
  • Age c. 29
    5 Nov 1605
    Gunpowder Plot
  • Age c. 30
    7 Nov 1606
    Married Mary Pole at Shute, Devon, ENG
  • Age c. 35
    1611
    King James Bible published
  • Age c. 40
    23 Apr 1616
    William Shakespeare dies
  • Age c. 44
    Sep 1620
    The Mayflower sails for America
  • Age c. 49
    27 Mar 1625
    Accession of Charles I
    Reigned 1625–1649
  • Age c. 52
    7 Sep 1628
    Son William born
  • Age c. 54
    24 Jun 1630
    Father William died
  • Age c. 62
    3 Jun 1638
    Died at Powderham, ENG