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William Courtenay

William Courtenay

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Born BEF 7 SEP 1628
Died 4 AUG 1702
Parents Francis Courtenay (Father) Family
Marriage Unknown spouse Family Page
Occupation & Residence
Type Date Detail
Occupation 24th Earl of Devon; Sheriff of Devon (1664-5)
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of Charles I
  • Birth
    7 Sep 1628
    Born
  • Age c. 10
    3 Jun 1638
    Father Francis died
  • Age c. 14
    1642–1651
    English Civil War begins
  • Age c. 21
    30 Jan 1649
    King Charles I executed
  • Age c. 21
    19 May 1649
    The Commonwealth of England begins
    Cromwell became Lord Protector in 1653.
  • Age c. 22
    1650
    Son Francis born
  • Age c. 32
    29 May 1660
    Charles II restored to the throne
    Reigned 1660–1685
  • Age c. 37
    1665–1666
    Great Plague of London
  • Age c. 38
    2 Sep 1666
    Great Fire of London
  • Age c. 47
    21 Jun 1675
    Building of the new St Paul's Cathedral begins
  • Age c. 57
    6 Feb 1685
    Accession of James II
    Reigned 1685–1688
  • Age c. 60
    5 Nov 1688
    Glorious Revolution: William of Orange lands at Brixham
  • Age c. 61
    13 Feb 1689
    William III and Mary II become joint monarchs
    Reigned 1689–1702
  • Age c. 61
    16 Dec 1689
    Bill of Rights passed
  • Age c. 66
    27 Jul 1694
    Bank of England founded
  • Age c. 74
    8 Mar 1702
    Accession of Queen Anne
    Reigned 1702–1714
  • Age c. 74
    4 Aug 1702
    Died