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William Courtenay

William Courtenay

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Born 11 FEB 1710 , St. Martin's-in-the-Field
Died 16 MAY 1762 , London, ENG
Parents William Courtenay (Father) Family
Marriage Unknown spouse Family Page
Occupation & Residence
Type Date Detail
Occupation 26th Earl of Devon
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of Queen Anne
  • Birth
    11 Feb 1710
    Born at St. Martin's-in-the-Field
  • Age c. 2
    1712
    Newcomen builds the first practical steam engine
  • Age 4
    1 Aug 1714
    Accession of George I
    Reigned 1714–1727
  • Age 5
    6 Sep 1715
    First Jacobite rising
  • Age c. 11
    1721
    Robert Walpole becomes the first Prime Minister in all but name
  • Age 17
    11 Jun 1727
    Accession of George II
    Reigned 1727–1760
  • Age 25
    10 Oct 1735
    Father William died
  • Age 32
    30 Oct 1742
    Son William born
  • Age 35
    1745–1746
    Second Jacobite rising
    Ended at Culloden on 16 April 1746.
  • Age 42
    Sep 1752
    Britain adopts the Gregorian calendar
    2 September was followed by 14 September.
  • Age 46
    1756–1763
    Seven Years' War begins
  • Age 50
    25 Oct 1760
    Accession of George III
    Reigned 1760–1820
  • Age 52
    16 May 1762
    Died at London, ENG