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William Courtenay
Landowner in Devon
| Bio | Sir William Courtenay was a landowner in Devon and de jure 2nd Earl of Devon. He was the son of George Courtenay and Catherine, daughter of Sir George St Ledger of Annery. He succeeded his grandfather Sir William Courtenay, of Powderham in 1535. He was knighted in 1553 and MP for Plympton in 1555.2 |
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| Born | c. 15291 |
| Died | 1557 Sep 291 |
| Occupation | politician1 |
| Cause of death | Unknown |
| Status | Possible: William Courtenay may be a 27 Club member |