Thomas Courtenay

Thomas Courtenay

Born 1432
Died 3 APR 1461 , Attainted & beheaded at York aft the battle of Towton
Parents Thomas Courtenay (Father) Family
Margaret Beaufort (Mother) Family
Occupation & Residence
Type Date Detail
Occupation 14th Earl of Devon
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of Henry VI
  • Birth
    1432
    Born
  • Age c. 21
    17 Jul 1453
    Hundred Years' War ends
    Battle of Castillon; England loses almost all its French lands.
  • Age c. 23
    1455–1487
    Wars of the Roses begin
    First Battle of St Albans.
  • Age c. 26
    3 Feb 1458
    Father Thomas died
  • Age c. 29
    4 Mar 1461
    Accession of Edward IV
    Reigned 1461–1483
  • Age c. 29
    29 Mar 1461
    Battle of Towton
  • Age c. 29
    3 Apr 1461
    Died at Attainted & beheaded at York aft the battle of Towton