William Courtenay

William Courtenay

Born ABT 1492 , of Powderham, Devonshire, ENG
Died UNKNOWN
Parents Walter Courtenay (Father) Family
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of Henry VII
  • Birth
    1492
    Born at of Powderham, Devonshire, ENG
  • Age c. 5
    24 Jun 1497
    John Cabot reaches North America
  • Age c. 14
    7 Nov 1506
    Father Walter died
  • Age c. 17
    22 Apr 1509
    Accession of Henry VIII
    Reigned 1509–1547
  • Age c. 21
    9 Sep 1513
    Battle of Flodden
  • Age c. 42
    Nov 1534
    Act of Supremacy: Henry VIII becomes head of the Church of England
  • Age c. 44
    1536–1541
    Dissolution of the monasteries begins
  • Age c. 55
    28 Jan 1547
    Accession of Edward VI
    Reigned 1547–1553
  • Age c. 61
    6 Jul 1553
    Accession of Mary I
    Reigned 1553–1558
  • Age c. 66
    17 Nov 1558
    Accession of Elizabeth I
    Reigned 1558–1603