Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon

English peer, d. 1556
Person human Q860118
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Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon

Summary

Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon is a human[1]. Born in Okehampton[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1527[3]. He passed away in Padua[4]. He died on September 18, 1556[5]. He worked as an aristocrat[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Okehampton[2], Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon…
  • Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon passed away in Padua[4].
  • Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon was born on January 1, 1527[3].
  • Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon died on September 18, 1556[5].
  • Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon is buried at Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua[8].
  • Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon's father was Henry Courtenay, 1st Marquess of Exeter[9].
  • Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon's mother was Gertrude Courtenay, Marchioness of Exeter[10].
  • Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon's professions included aristocrat[6].
  • Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon held the position of member of the House of Lords[12].
  • Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon is recorded as male[13].
  • Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon's family is recorded as Q4234389[15].
  • Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon's noble title is recorded as Earl of Devon[16].
  • Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon's Commons category is recorded as Edward Courtney, 1st Earl of Devon[17].
  • Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon's given name is recorded as Edward[18].
  • Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
  • Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon's place of detention is recorded as Tower of London[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in Okehampton[2], Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon… he was born on January 1, 1527[3]. His father was Henry Courtenay, 1st Marquess of Exeter[9]. His mother was Gertrude Courtenay, Marchioness of Exeter[10].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon worked as an aristocrat[6]. He held the position of member of the House of Lords[12].

Death and Burial

Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon died on September 18, 1556[5]. He passed away in Padua[4]. He is buried at Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua[8].

Why It Matters

Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Where was Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon born?

Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon's place of birth was Okehampton[2].

Where did Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon die?

Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon passed away in Padua[4].

Who were Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon's parents?

Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon's father was Henry Courtenay, 1st Marquess of Exeter[9]. Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon's mother was Gertrude Courtenay, Marchioness of Exeter[10].

What did Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon do for work?

Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon worked as aristocrat[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Printstream · 2026-07-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation aristocrat
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  3. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family Q4234389
    Place of birth Okehampton
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
    Father Henry Courtenay, 1st Marquess of Exeter
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