Francis Courtenay (died 1638)

Francis Courtenay, de jure 4th Earl of Devon, (c.1576 – 3 June 1638) of Powderham, Devon, was an English Member of Parliament. In 1831 he was recognised retrospectively as having been de jure 4th Earl of Devon, having succeeded his father in 1630.

Francis Courtenay
Arms of Francis Courtenay of Powderham: Or, three torteaux a label azure
Bornc.1576
Died3 June 1638(1638-00-00) (aged 61–62)
Resting placeSt Clement's Church, Powderham, Devon
50.6503°N 3.4547°W / 50.6503; -3.4547
NationalityEnglish
OccupationMP
Spouses
  • Mary Pole
  • Elizabeth Seymour
ChildrenSir William Courtenay, 1st Baronet
Edward Courtenay
Francis Courtenay
James Courtenay
Elizabeth Courtenay
Parent(s)Sir William Courtenay
Elizabeth Manners
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