Francis Courtenay (died 1638)
For other uses, see Francis Courtenay.
Arms of Courtenay of Powderham: Or, three torteaux a label azure. These were also the arms of Hugh Courtenay, 2nd Earl of Devon (d.1377), and can be seen impaling Bohun on the monumental brass of one of his younger sons Sir Peter Courtenay (d.1405) in Exeter Cathedral
Francis Courtenay, de jure 4th Earl of Devon, (ca. 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.
Origins
He was the second but eldest surviving son of Sir William V Courtenay (1553–1630), de jure 3rd Earl of Devon of Powderham Castle, Devon, by his first wife Elizabeth Manners, daughter of Henry Manners, 2nd Earl of Rutland (1526–1563), KG.
Career
He was MP for Devonshire in 1625 and for Grampound in 1626.
Marriage & progeny
He married twice:
- Firstly in 1606 (as her second husband) to Mary Pole (born 1586), eldest daughter of Sir William Pole (1561-1635), of Shute, Devon, the antiquary.[1] Without progeny.
- Secondly to Elizabeth Seymour, a daughter of Sir Edward Seymour, 2nd Baronet (c.1580-1659) of Berry Pomeroy, Devon, by whom he had progeny including:
- Sir William Courtenay, 1st Baronet (d.1702).
References
- ↑ Vivian, Lt.Col. J.L., (Ed.) The Visitations of the County of Devon: Comprising the Heralds' Visitations of 1531, 1564 & 1620, Exeter, 1895, p.603
| Peerage of England | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William Courtenay |
Earl of Devon de jure 1630 – 1638 |
Succeeded by Sir William Courtenay, Bt |
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