William Courtenay
Lancastrian knight loyal to Henry Tudor
About William Courtenay
Lived 1401 – 1512 (aged 110–111).
Sir William Courtenay (1451–1512) of Powderham in Devon, was a Lancastrian loyal to Henry Tudor, the future King Henry VII.
Courtenay was the eldest son and heir of Sir William Courtenay (1428–1485) of Powderham and Margaret, daughter of William Bonville, Baron Chewton Mendip.
In about 1476 he married Cecily Cheney, daughter of Sir John Cheney of Pinhoe, by whom he had children including four sons: Sir William Courtenay (1477–1535), eldest son and heir. Sir James Courtenay (1479–1529) of Upcott, Devon. Piers Courtenay (1481 – 2 Oct 1508) Edward Courtenay
He also had seven daughters: Elizabeth (born 1483), Anne (born 1485), Joan, Cecily, Eleanor (born 1493), Margaret, and one other.
Daughter Margaret married Sir Thomas Danvers, son of Sir John Danvers by his wife, Anne Stradling*
Courtenay died in November 1512.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Courtenay?
Lancastrian knight loyal to Henry Tudor
When was William Courtenay born?
William Courtenay was born in 1401.
When did William Courtenay die?
William Courtenay died on 1 November 1512.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: William Courtenay
· DBpedia: William Courtenay (1451–1512)
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