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William Courtenay

William Courtenay

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Born 4 MAR 1675
Died 10 OCT 1735 , Powderham, Devonshire, ENG
Parents Francis Courtenay (Father) Family
Marriage Unknown spouse Family Page
Occupation & Residence
Type Date Detail
Occupation 25th Earl of Devon
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of Charles II
  • Birth
    4 Mar 1675
    Born
  • 3 months
    21 Jun 1675
    Building of the new St Paul's Cathedral begins
  • Age 9
    6 Feb 1685
    Accession of James II
    Reigned 1685–1688
  • Age 13
    5 Nov 1688
    Glorious Revolution: William of Orange lands at Brixham
  • Age 13
    13 Feb 1689
    William III and Mary II become joint monarchs
    Reigned 1689–1702
  • Age 14
    16 Dec 1689
    Bill of Rights passed
  • Age 19
    27 Jul 1694
    Bank of England founded
  • Age 24
    12 May 1699
    Father Francis died
  • Age 27
    8 Mar 1702
    Accession of Queen Anne
    Reigned 1702–1714
  • Age c. 28
    1703
    The Great Storm devastates southern England
  • Age 32
    1 May 1707
    Act of Union joins England and Scotland
  • Age 34
    11 Feb 1710
    Son William born
  • Age c. 37
    1712
    Newcomen builds the first practical steam engine
  • Age 39
    1 Aug 1714
    Accession of George I
    Reigned 1714–1727
  • Age 40
    6 Sep 1715
    First Jacobite rising
  • Age c. 46
    1721
    Robert Walpole becomes the first Prime Minister in all but name
  • Age 52
    11 Jun 1727
    Accession of George II
    Reigned 1727–1760
  • Age 60
    10 Oct 1735
    Died at Powderham, Devonshire, ENG